232 Displaced by Jatiwaringin Landfill Fire in Tangerang

A fire at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang has displaced 232 residents, who are now seeking shelter at the Tanjakan Mekar Village Hall. The evacuation is a measure to escape the hazardous effects of the thick smoke billowing from the burning waste.

The displaced population includes 60 children, 7 elderly individuals, 1 pregnant woman, 137 adults, 26 toddlers, and 1 person with a disability. Local authorities are providing essential aid, including mattresses, and a health service team is on standby 24 hours a day to assist the evacuees.

The fire has consumed approximately 15 hectares of the landfill. While 40% of the affected area has been extinguished and is undergoing cooling, efforts continue to control the remaining 60% of the burning zone. Firefighting operations are being conducted through both ground and aerial methods.

The blaze, which began on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, is suspected to have been triggered by hot weather conditions that ignited the waste. The Ministry of Environment is investigating the exact cause, which will be determined once the emergency situation is under control. The Tangerang District Health Office has reported 154 residents suffering from acute respiratory infections due to smoke exposure. The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs has confirmed central government intervention to manage the impact on affected communities.