1.5 Hectare Land Fire Disrupts Visibility on Cirebon's Pantura Route

A significant fire erupted on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, engulfing 1.5 hectares of land along the busy Cirebon-Jakarta highway in Arjawinangun, Cirebon Regency, West Java. The blaze, which started with burning trash, quickly spread to dry alang-alang grass and bushes, fueled by strong winds.

The fire department in Arjawinangun received the initial report at 1:46 PM local time. Upon arrival, firefighters found the flames had spread extensively. The strong winds and dry vegetation created a dangerous environment, causing the fire to grow rapidly. To combat the blaze and manage water resources, fire crews requested assistance from neighboring sectors in Palimanan and Weru.

Despite the challenging conditions, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control by 3:15 PM. They continued with cooling operations until 3:46 PM to ensure no embers remained that could reignite the fire. The incident occurred on a 2.3-hectare plot of vacant land adjacent to PT Seyang Active Wear.

According to a witness, the fire was started by someone burning trash. The combination of strong winds and dry conditions allowed the fire to quickly escalate. The Cirebon Fire and Rescue Service has urged the public to refrain from burning trash indiscriminately, particularly near vacant land or dry vegetation, especially when winds are high, to prevent similar large-scale fires.