Indonesia: Fire at Jatiwaringin Waste Facility Fully Extinguished

The fire at the Jatiwaringin waste processing facility in Tangerang, Indonesia, has been declared completely extinguished, according to Tangerang Regent M. Maesyal Rasyid. The confirmation came after thorough on-site monitoring and investigations by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Forestry.

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Alhamdulillah, according to reports and site inspections, the fire at the Jatiwaringin TPA is truly out.

Rasyid announced on Sunday, July 12, 2026, that all hotspots were gone. "Alhamdulillah, according to reports and site inspections, the fire at the Jatiwaringin TPA is truly out," he stated. He noted that since Friday, July 10, at 3 p.m., no fire sources were found, and subsequent surveys confirmed the area was completely extinguished.

Despite the fire being out, containment efforts continue. BNPB has directed ongoing cooling and dampening operations until Tuesday, July 14, the end of the designated emergency response period. Rasyid expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of all parties involved, particularly the BNPB helicopter team for their eight days of water bombing and the Manggala Agni personnel who worked tirelessly.

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After surveying up to the previously burned points, the condition is completely extinguished.

Suharyono, Director of Forest Resource Utilization and Protection at the Ministry of Forestry, also confirmed the absence of hotspots, calling the successful containment a prime example of central and regional government collaboration. Riswandi from BNPB added that thermal drone monitoring showed no remaining hotspots, with the focus now on keeping the waste piles moist to prevent reignition. Hundreds of displaced residents have started returning to their homes.

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Alhamdulillah, the hotspot development is clear, there are no more hot spots. This means the fire is over.