Deadly Jakarta Blaze Traced to Battery Fire, Killing 17

A fire at a seven-story office building in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has killed 17 people. The blaze started on the building’s first floor. Local media reports indicate the fire began when a battery caught fire. The flames and smoke spread rapidly through the structure. Emergency services responded to the incident. The cause of the battery ignition is under official investigation. The tragedy highlights growing global concerns over fire risks linked to batteries, which power many everyday devices.