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TPA Jatiwaringin Fire: Caused by Weather, Unextinguished After 5 Days

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A landfill fire in Tangerang, Indonesia, has been burning for five days since June 30, 2026.
  • The fire has forced over 100 residents to evacuate due to hazardous smoke.
  • Authorities are using ground and air methods, including water bombing, to extinguish the blaze, which is exacerbated by the 20-30 meter high trash piles.

A landfill fire at TPA Jatiwaringin in Tangerang, Indonesia, has raged for five days since June 30, 2026, forcing over 100 residents to evacuate their homes. The thick smoke emanating from the burning trash has created hazardous air quality in the surrounding areas.

Efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing, with joint teams employing both ground operations and aerial water bombing by a BNPB helicopter. The sheer height of the trash piles, estimated at 20-30 meters, complicates the firefighting process, requiring specialized handling. Authorities have also attempted cloud seeding for rain, but technical conditions have not yet been met.

The exact cause will be investigated after the emergency conditions are controlled.

— Ministry of Environment and ForestryRegarding the suspected cause of the fire and the ongoing investigation.

The Ministry of Environment and Forestry suspects the fire was triggered by hot weather igniting the trash. However, the exact cause will be investigated once the emergency is under control. Environmental group Walhi has pointed to systemic failures in waste management as a root cause of such incidents.

In addition to the environmental impact, the fire has had a direct health consequence, with 154 residents diagnosed with acute respiratory infections (ISPA). The Tangerang Regency government has declared an emergency response status for the disaster, and the central government is involved in supporting affected communities.

Joint teams are continuously working to control the situation.

— Abdul MuhariDescribing the ongoing firefighting and containment efforts.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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