Jatiwaringin landfill fire in Tangerang reduced to 3.6% after six days
A massive fire broke out at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang, Banten on 30 June 2026, generating thick smoke that forced the evacuation of about 102 nearby residents. The blaze persisted for several days, with authorities deploying water‑bombing aircraft, ground crews, and thermal‑drone surveillance to locate hot spots. By the sixth day, the area still burning had shrunk from roughly 70 % of the site to about 3.6 %.
Minister of Environment Moh Jumhur Hidayat inspected the site and praised the joint effort of BNPB, local government, the Forestry Ministry and other agencies, while warning that hot‑weather conditions could spark new fires. The Ministry of Environment issued a circular outlining preparedness measures for landfill fires during extreme heat.
Police Inspector General Rizal Irawan said the investigation into the fire’s cause would be postponed until extinguishment was complete. The incident highlighted shortcomings in landfill management; Deputy Chairman of the MPR Eddy Soeparno called it an “alarm” for accelerating waste‑to‑energy projects, noting Indonesia generates 56 million tons of waste annually.
The fire also prompted a broader review of 390 Indonesian landfills slated to begin in early August 2026.