Editorial photo #13932861 Environmental Issue
Landfill Fire In Tangerang Indonesia
Smoke envelops heavy equipment used to move garbage at the Jatiwaringin landfill site in Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia, on July 3, 2026. Authorities deploy a team to assist in the evacuation of 33 families, comprising 64 residents affected by the smoke, and establish a temporary health post to provide medical assistance and monitor the health of those impacted by the blaze. Indonesia's Ministry of Environment reports that the fire triggers a dangerous surge in fine particulate matter concentrations around the landfill, reaching levels hazardous to human health. The ministry also warns that smoke from landfill fires is particularly harmful because it contains hazardous chemical pollutants released during the combustion of plastic waste, which can aggravate respiratory illnesses and pose serious health risks to nearby communities. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)
