A blaze swept through a seven-storey office building in central Jakarta on Tuesday, leaving at least 20 people dead after workers were trapped inside as thick smoke poured into the air. Police confirmed the casualties, saying the fire broke out in the afternoon and spread rapidly through the structure, triggering panic in the busy neighbourhood. "As of now, 20 victims have been retrieved, consisting of five men and 15 women," Susatyo Purnomo Condro, the Central Jakarta police chief, told news agency AFP, adding that one of those killed was a pregnant woman. Videos circulated by local broadcaster Kompas TV showed flames shooting out of the upper floors as firefighters battled to reach those stuck inside. Dense black smoke engulfed the area, forcing nearby residents and office st

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