Fire at Jatiwaringin Landfill: Smoke Affects Health, Helicopters Deployed
A fire at the Jatiwaringin Final Disposal Site (TPA) in Tangerang Regency, Banten, has been burning since Tuesday, June 30, 2026, covering an area of 15 hectares. Firefighting efforts were still ongoing as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with helicopters deployed from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).
Residents are complaining about thick black smoke billowing up and causing respiratory issues, especially for the elderly, pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. A viral post from the account @qibtii05 highlighted how close the fire is to residential areas and asked for prayers that it would be put out quickly.
The local government has set up medical posts with ambulances and doctors to serve affected residents. So far, firefighting efforts continue to prevent the fire from spreading further.
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