Jatiwaringin Landfill Fire Extinguished; Cooling Operations Continue

The Jatiwaringin landfill fire, which raged for over two weeks, has finally been declared completely extinguished. Tangerang Regent M. Maesyal Rasyid confirmed the end of the blaze on Sunday, July 12, 2026, following thorough field monitoring and assessments. No hotspots have been detected since Friday afternoon, marking a significant turning point after the fire broke out on June 30.

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Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), according to the reports and inspection results at the TPA Jatiwaringin site, the fire has indeed been put out.

While the immediate threat has passed, emergency operations are set to continue. Personnel will conduct cooling and drenching efforts across the landfill until Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to prevent any possibility of reignition. This precautionary measure aligns with the duration of the declared state of emergency.

The successful containment of the fire is attributed to the collaborative efforts of various agencies, including the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Forestry. The regent specifically lauded the BNPB helicopter crew for eight consecutive days of water-bombing sorties and commended the Manggala Agni personnel for their round-the-clock work. The fire had previously forced hundreds of villagers to evacuate due to thick smoke.

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Following a survey of the previously burning areas, the site has been completely cleared of fire.

Suharyono, Director of Resource Management and Forest Security at the Ministry of Forestry, emphasized the seamless cooperation between central government, local authorities, and other stakeholders. Thermal drone surveillance by the BNPB confirmed zero remaining fire points. Affected residents who had sought shelter at the Tanjakan Mekar Village Hall have now begun returning to their homes.

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Alhamdulillah, the hotspot situation is now clear, with no active fires remaining, meaning the blaze has been fully extinguished.