A fire at an office building in Jakarta has killed at least 22 people as authorities continue to search for casualties. The blaze at the seven-storey site in the Indonesian capital started on Tuesday afternoon, according to city police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro, who said some workers were having lunch at the time. Police believe the fire began after a battery exploded on the first floor before the flames spread upwards. A company which makes drones is based in the building. Susatyo said most of the victims who perished were women, one of whom was pregnant, and it was likely that they had died of asphyxiation from smoke rather than burns. Thick smoke poured from the upper floors as firefighters deployed 28 engines and about 100 personnel, with dramatic footage showing trapped employees being rescued by aerial ladders. The fire has been extinguished and rescue teams are focusing on the upper levels of the building after conducting a sweep of the lower floors. Susatyo said that access to the sixth floor was particularly challenging, according to the firefighters on site, the Jakarta Globe newspaper reports. We are still collecting data, he told the Associated Press news agency. But for now, we are focusing on identifying the victims who have been found. The company provides drone services for industrial clients, from aerial surveying and mapping to inspection and agriculture.
Tragic Office Fire in Jakarta Claims 22 Lives
Tragic Office Fire in Jakarta Claims 22 Lives
A devastating fire in Jakarta has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, as rescue operations continue. Authorities indicate that the blaze erupted during lunchtime, causing panic and chaos.
A catastrophic fire at a seven-storey office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, has left at least 22 people dead, primarily due to smoke inhalation. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a battery exploded on the first floor, leading to a rapid spread of the flames. Rescue teams, comprising about 100 firefighters and 28 fire engines, worked tirelessly to evacuate trapped employees. Most victims were women, including a pregnant woman, highlighting the tragedy of this event. The fire has since been extinguished and efforts are underway to locate and identify the victims.
