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Jakarta Landfill Blaze Forces Evacuations, Sparks Health Crisis

7/8/2026

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Jatiwaringin landfill near Jakarta has burned for eight days, covering over 15 hectares since 30 June.
Hundreds of residents were evacuated as thick toxic smoke spread.
Health officials examined 234 people and confirmed 72 acute respiratory infections.
Firefighters deployed helicopters, water tankers, bulldozers and drones, while the Ministry of Environment said air quality remained hazardous and ordered a review of 390 landfills in early August 2026 with controlled, compacted practices.

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Story summary

Jatiwaringin landfill near Jakarta has burned for eight days, covering over 15 hectares since 30 June.
Hundreds of residents were evacuated as thick toxic smoke spread.
Health officials examined 234 people and confirmed 72 acute respiratory infections.
Firefighters deployed helicopters, water tankers, bulldozers and drones, while the Ministry of Environment said air quality remained hazardous and ordered a review of 390 landfills in early August 2026 with controlled, compacted practices.