At Least 20 Killed As Massive Blaze Breaks Out At Jakarta office

9th December 2025 at 4:31 PM

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Jakarta : A fire broke out in a seven-storey office building in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, killing at least 20 people. The fire started on the first floor around midday, spreading to the upper levels where some employees were having lunch while others were outside at the time. He said the blaze began on the first floor around midday and quickly spread to the upper levels. Some employees were inside having lunch, while others had stepped out of the office when the fire broke out. Central Jakarta police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro confirmed that the fire had been extinguished and that search operations for additional victims inside the building were ongoing.

The blaze, which broke out around midday on the first floor, quickly spread through the building, Central Jakarta police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro told reporters, Reuters reported. Many employees of Terra Drone Indonesia — the building’s occupant — were on their lunch break when the fire erupted, while others had stepped out. By Tuesday afternoon, the death toll had risen to 20. Authorities said their focus remains on evacuation and safety. “We are now focused on evacuating victims and cooling the building,” Condro said. The building is occupied by Terra Drone Indonesia, an affiliate of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, which provides drone services for sectors such as mining and agriculture.

Condro said authorities were prioritising rescue operations and building safety. “We are now focused on evacuating victims and cooling the building,” he added. The building houses Terra Drone Indonesia, an affiliate of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, which provides drone services across sectors, including mining and agriculture. Footage aired by Kompas TV showed firefighters carrying body bags out of the building and helping workers escape from upper floors using portable ladders.

A provider of aerial survey drones serving sectors from mining to agriculture. It is the Indonesian unit of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, according to the company’s website. Both firms did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.