A massive fire engulfed the Glodok Plaza building, Jakarta’s well-known electronics trading centre, located in Tamansari, West Jakarta, on Wednesday night, January 15, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM WIB. The fire, which originated on the 7th floor, quickly spread to the 8th and 9th floors, prompting an extensive firefighting operation that lasted through the night.
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit in the discotheque and karaoke area on the 7th floor.
“What caught fire were floors 7, 8, and 9. The affected area is quite large, covering all sides. It is clear that the karaoke area is entirely on fire,” said Syarifudin,…