December 9, 2025 9:49 PM

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At Least 22 Dead in Jakarta Office Building Fire, Including Pregnant Woman

In Indonesia, at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, died today when a fire engulfed a seven-story office building in central Jakarta. The blaze broke out on the first floor of the Kemayoran building and spread quickly, sending thick smoke into the sky. Firefighters rescued at least 19 people, some with minor injuries. Most victims died from smoke inhalation. Authorities deployed hundreds of personnel and fire trucks, extinguishing the fire after three hours. The cause is under investigation, though witnesses cited a sparking battery in a drone storage area.