20 Killed in Massive Fire at 7-Storey Building in Indonesia; More Victims Possible

At least 20 individuals lost their lives in a devastating fire that engulfed a seven-storey building in Jakarta, Indonesia, as reported by Reuters. Authorities have managed to extinguish the flames and are currently working on locating potential additional victims within the structure. Susatyo Purnomo Condro, the head of Central Jakarta police, addressed the media by stating, “Now, we are still focusing on evacuating victims and to do fire cooling.” The blaze erupted at the office premises of Terra Drone Indonesia, a company that offers drones for aerial survey operations across various sectors, including mining and agriculture, according to the report. Terra Drone Indonesia is the Indonesian branch of the Japanese drone enterprise Terra Drone Corporation, as per the information on the company’s website. Visuals from Kompas TV showcased numerous firefighters attempting to rescue individuals trapped inside the building, with some seen carrying out bodies in bags. Several employees were observed trying to flee from the upper floors of the building with the aid of portable ladders. This incident is still evolving, and additional details will be provided shortly.