Members Of The House Of Representatives Desak Police Investigate The Terra Drone Shophouse Fire That Killed 22 People

Police lines are still across the front of the Terra Drone Shophouse, after being burned on Tuesday (9/12) afternoon with 22 people killed, in Jakarta, Wednesday (10/12/2025). BETWEEN/Khaerul Izan

Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives, Hasbiallah Ilyas, asked the police to thoroughly investigate the Terra Drone office fire in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, which killed 22 people.

Hasbi asked the police to investigate this case, especially regarding the element of negligence that contributed to the high number of casualties. If it is proven that there are parties who are negligent, he asks the perpetrators to be given strict sanctions.

"We mourn the death of 22 people as a result of the Terra Drone office fire. We ask the police to thoroughly investigate the cause of the fire, including investigating whether there is an element of negligence. If proven, the police must act decisively and give severe punishment," Hasbi told reporters, Wednesday, December 10.

Hasbi also asked the police to check the compliance of the building with fire protection requirements in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works concerning Technical Requirements for Fire Protection Systems in Buildings and Environments.

The system, said Hasbi, includes equipment, facilities, and active and passive protection management. Starting from access and water supply, blackout completeness, rescue facilities, to supervision and control.

"This must be a thorough evaluation. The government and related officials need to ensure whether office buildings meet fire protection standards or not," he said.

Hasbi revealed, in early 2025 the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government noted that there were 694 high-rise buildings that did not meet the fire protection requirements. He asked for the re-data collection to be carried out to ensure the fulfillment of safety standards.

"Which building has met the standards, which one has not. Do not let a tragedy like this happen again," he concluded.

A violent fire at the Terra Drone office occurred on Tuesday, December 9, at around 12.50 WIB. The fire is thought to have originated from a drone battery explosion on the first floor which functions as a warehouse area.

The source of the fire emerged from a pile of stored batteries and quickly grew due to flammable material in the area. A total of 22 people were declared victims in the incident.