Jakarta Building Fire: 20 Dead at Japanese Company Office
On December 9, 2025, a fire broke out in a seven-story building in Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in 20 fatalities. The fire originated on the first floor around noon local time and spread upwards. The building houses the Jakarta office of Terra Drone (278A.T), a Japanese company specializing in aerial survey drones for industries like mining and agriculture.
Key facts:
- Date: December 9, 2025
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Building Height: Seven stories
- Fatalities: 20
- Origin of Fire: First floor, around noon local time
- Company affected: Terra Drone (278A.T) – local subsidiary office
- Terra Drone’s Industry: Aerial survey drones (mining, agriculture, etc.)
Timeline of Events:
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Around Noon (Local Time) | Fire breaks out on the first floor. |
| Following Noon | Fire spreads to upper floors. |
| December 9, 2025 (Time Unspecified) | Fire extinguished. Search for victims continues. |
Authorities have extinguished the fire, but the search for additional victims within the building is ongoing. Some employees were present for lunch, while others were outside when the fire started.