Italian Embassy Server Room in Menteng Burns

JAKARTA - A cloud of smoke was seen at the Italian Embassy on Jalan Pangeran Diponegoro, No. 45, RT 015/05, Menteng Village, Menteng District, Central Jakarta, Thursday, January 29, 2026, afternoon.

The Head of the Gulkarmat Sub-district, Central Jakarta, Syarifudin confirmed the fire.

"The object burned the server room of the Italian Embassy," said Syarifudin when confirmed.

The fire was reported at 16.56 WIB.

At that time, according to the witness's statement, a black cloud of smoke was seen billowing inside the room, allegedly from the AC in the server room.

"The smoke billowing in the room was allegedly from the AC in the server room," he said.

A total of 12 units of the Sudin Gulkarmat Jakarta Pusat fire department were deployed to the fire location.

"The fire was successfully cooled at 17.22 WIB. The fire situation is still yellow (cooling)," he said.

Meanwhile, the fire extinguishing process was carried out by 84 fire service officers.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the authorities. The case is handled by Mapolsektro Menteng.