Untag Surabaya server room experiences fire

A fire broke out in the internet server room and Network Operations Center (NOC) at the University of 17 Agustus 1945 (Untag) Surabaya on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The incident originated in the UPS and main network area located on the second floor of the campus building.

Emergency services, including the Surabaya Fire and Rescue Department (DPKP), responded to the report of thick black smoke. Six combat units and three rescue units were deployed to the scene. Firefighters successfully extinguished the flames, with the area being declared safe and conducive by 10:16 WIB. The affected area is estimated to be approximately three by four meters.

The Directorate of Information Systems (DSI) at YPTA Surabaya coordinated with the building and landscape teams to manage the incident. As a mitigation measure, electricity was disconnected, which temporarily halted server operations and internet services. No casualties or injuries were reported. Efforts are currently focused on inspecting damaged infrastructure and restoring digital services to support academic and administrative activities.