Massive Fire Consumes TPA Jatiwaringin as Emergency Efforts Intensify in Tangerang
A massive fire at the TPA Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang has spread over 15 hectares. Emergency teams are employing water-bombing helicopters and ground units to contain the blaze, while authorities have declared an emergency status and evacuated dozens of families from the area.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1 MIN READ- A major fire at TPA Jatiwaringin has spread to cover approximately 15 hectares of land.
- Emergency response teams are utilizing 10 fire engines and two water-bombing helicopters to battle the blaze.
- Severe wind conditions are currently hindering effective fire suppression efforts at the site.
- Local authorities have declared an emergency status and evacuated 30 families to ensure public safety.
Emergency response teams are working tirelessly to contain a massive fire at the TPA Jatiwaringin waste processing facility in Tangerang Regency. The blaze, which began on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, has expanded significantly, now affecting approximately 15 hectares of the landfill area. Local authorities have officially declared an emergency status as the fire continues to pose a major challenge to regional safety and environmental health.
Challenges in Containment Efforts
The operation to extinguish the TPA Jatiwaringin fire is currently hampered by unpredictable weather conditions. Brigadier General TNI Djohan Darmawan, Director of Operation Control Coordination at BNPB, reported that fierce winds are preventing ground crews from fully suppressing the flames. While 10 fire engines remain stationed at the site to manually combat the blaze, the sheer scale of the inferno has necessitated aerial support.
To bolster the firefighting efforts, two MI-8AMT water-bombing helicopters have been deployed to target areas unreachable by ground vehicles. Operations were temporarily halted at 6:00 PM on Wednesday due to safety concerns but are scheduled to resume at first light. Bupati Tangerang, Maesyal Rasyid, confirmed that a dual strategy involving both ground-level containment and aerial water drops is being executed to prevent the fire from spreading further.
Public Safety and Government Response
The impact of the fire extends beyond the environmental damage, with 30 families forced to evacuate their homes due to the proximity of the blaze. Health teams have been mobilized to monitor the wellbeing of affected residents, and local officials are urging the public to remain vigilant. Authorities have cautioned citizens against trusting unverified rumors regarding the situation and instead rely on official updates.
Meanwhile, neighboring regional authorities, including the BPBD of Tangerang City, have placed their personnel on high alert. Mahdiar, Head of the BPBD Tangerang City, stated that while no formal request for assistance has been received, they are prepared to mobilize resources immediately upon coordination. Plans for weather modification are also under consideration, though implementation depends on the presence of suitable cloud cover as advised by the BMKG. The government continues to prioritize the stabilization of TPA Jatiwaringin to protect the local community and surrounding environment.
