Jakarta office horror: 7-storey building catches fire, trapping and killing at least 22

A massive fire ripped through a seven-story office building in central Jakarta on December 9, killing 22 people, including a pregnant woman. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a battery explosion on the first floor, sent thick black smoke towering over the city and caused panic among residents and workers. Survivors were forced to the rooftop as smoke spread to upper floors. Police and emergency teams continue search and rescue operations while conducting a full investigation into the cause. The building, housing Terra Drone Indonesia, has prompted renewed safety reviews for office buildings across Jakarta.