At Least 22 Killed in Jakarta Office Fire, Police Confirm
A devastating fire at a seven-storey office building in Indonesia's capital city has claimed the lives of at least 22 people. The blaze began on Tuesday afternoon when a battery exploded on the first floor, triggering a chain reaction that spread flames throughout the building.
According to police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro, most of the victims were women, with one pregnant woman among them. Authorities believe that these individuals perished due to asphyxiation from smoke rather than burns.
Firefighters rushed to the scene, deploying 28 engines and about 100 personnel to battle the inferno. The situation was made even more dire by thick smoke pouring out of the upper floors, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach trapped employees.
Dramatic footage captured employees being rescued using aerial ladders, while rescue teams focused on searching the upper levels of the building after conducting a sweep of the lower floors. Police Chief Susatyo acknowledged that access to the sixth floor was particularly challenging, saying "We are still collecting data... But for now, we are focusing on identifying the victims who have been found."
The company operating in the building provides drone services for industrial clients, including aerial surveying and mapping, inspection, and agriculture.
Rescue efforts continue as authorities work to identify all those involved and provide support to their families. The incident highlights the importance of workplace safety and emergency preparedness measures.
A devastating fire at a seven-storey office building in Indonesia's capital city has claimed the lives of at least 22 people. The blaze began on Tuesday afternoon when a battery exploded on the first floor, triggering a chain reaction that spread flames throughout the building.
According to police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro, most of the victims were women, with one pregnant woman among them. Authorities believe that these individuals perished due to asphyxiation from smoke rather than burns.
Firefighters rushed to the scene, deploying 28 engines and about 100 personnel to battle the inferno. The situation was made even more dire by thick smoke pouring out of the upper floors, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach trapped employees.
Dramatic footage captured employees being rescued using aerial ladders, while rescue teams focused on searching the upper levels of the building after conducting a sweep of the lower floors. Police Chief Susatyo acknowledged that access to the sixth floor was particularly challenging, saying "We are still collecting data... But for now, we are focusing on identifying the victims who have been found."
The company operating in the building provides drone services for industrial clients, including aerial surveying and mapping, inspection, and agriculture.
Rescue efforts continue as authorities work to identify all those involved and provide support to their families. The incident highlights the importance of workplace safety and emergency preparedness measures.
at least 22 people lost their lives in that office fire it's like a scene from a movie but real life 
i remember when i was in high school, our school had a fire drill and it was super scary but thankfully we never had a real emergency. the fact that most of the victims were women is just heartbreaking 
and pregnant too... my heart goes out to their families. i wish they could've been rescued faster or that there were more fire safety measures in place. it's all about being prepared and having plans in case of emergencies, you know? like what happened at the old cinema downtown when a film reel caught on fire 
. anyway, my thoughts are with the victims and their families 
this is so heartbreaking, at least 22 people lost their lives in that tragic fire, can't believe a battery explosion caused such chaos. it's really shocking that most of the victims were women, including a pregnant woman, no wonder rescue teams had to prioritize finding them first. and can you imagine how tough it must have been for firefighters to deal with thick smoke on upper floors? 
hopefully they're able to identify all those who are missing soon and support their families in this time of need. workplace safety is super important, we really need more emphasis on emergency preparedness measures like fire drills and evacuation plans 
. i mean, just imagine being trapped on that floor with no way out, surrounded by thick smoke...it's horrific. the fact that most of the victims were women, including a pregnant one, makes it even more heartbreaking 
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. this incident is a huge wake-up call for all of us to take workplace safety seriously. we need better emergency preparedness measures in place, especially in buildings with tall structures.
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. I mean, who needs drone services when you've got burning office buildings and people losing their lives? It's like they say, "meat before metal" - it's time for companies to put safety first 
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. We should be focusing on how we can prevent such incidents from happening in the future, not just after the fact 
. I guess it just goes to show that even with all our tech, we still need to be prepared for the unexpected and have solid emergency plans in place 
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. This incident needs to spark some serious change when it comes to workplace safety 
. And can you imagine how hard it must be for their families to go through this? I hope the authorities are doing everything they can to help them out and get to the bottom of what happened 
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. I hope the company and authorities are being held accountable for this tragedy 
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hope their loved ones get the best support possible 
i just downloaded one that lets u fly drones over ur backyard & take pics of ur plants 
... I remember how stressful it was for her and her family after the fire in our school cafeteria back in '99, so this must've been even tougher for them 
. And can we talk about the drone service company operating in this building? I guess it's a reminder that even with all the tech advancements, accidents still happen 
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. And what's with all the drones in the building? You'd think that would be some kinda red flag 
But at the same time, can you even imagine how scared and panicked those employees must've been? 
. Like, shouldn't companies be providing better emergency plans and fire drills or something? 
But on the other hand, maybe the victims were just really unlucky and it wasn't their fault at all 
- we can't expect heroes to come out of the blue when tragedy strikes; it's up to each individual to be prepared & help others in need. The victims' families are going through a devastating time, let's all offer our support & condolences 
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This whole thing is really making me think about workplace safety and how we can prevent this kind of thing from happening again 
. This is real life and it's just so tragic. I mean, can you believe 22 people lost their lives because of a stupid battery explosion? 
. This is just heartbreaking. I know workplace safety and emergency preparedness are super important, but you'd think companies would be more on top of things, especially with drone services and all that tech they've got