At least 22 people have died in a fire at an office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, reportedly sparked by an exploding drone battery. Rescue crews are still searching the site for possible survivors. pic.twitter.com/Jd9tKJXln0
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Summary of the incident (in English):
- A lithium-ion drone battery exploded due to thermal runaway at the Terra Drone office in Jakarta, Indonesia, triggering a massive fire.
- At least 22 people (15 women, 5 men, one of whom was pregnant) died from smoke inhalation after being trapped on the upper floors.
- Firefighters took approximately 3 hours to extinguish the blaze.
- Video footage shows thick black smoke pouring from the building while trapped workers on upper floors desperately waved for help.
- Lithium-ion battery fires are particularly dangerous because they release highly toxic gases and can spread rapidly. Standard water-based firefighting methods are often ineffective; specialized extinguishing agents (Class D or specific lithium fire suppressants) are required.
- Indonesian police have launched an investigation.
- The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in battery manufacturing and testing facilities, underscoring the need for strict compliance with standards such as NFPA guidelines, proper ventilation, early-warning systems, and thermal runaway testing (e.g., UL 9540A).
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