Editorial photo #13932865 Environmental Issue
Landfill Fire In Tangerang Indonesia
Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire as smoke rises from burning 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 surge in fine particulate matter concentrations around the landfill, reaching levels hazardous to human health. The ministry also warns that smoke from landfill fires contains chemical pollutants released during the combustion of plastic waste, which can aggravate respiratory illnesses and pose health risks to nearby communities. (Photo by Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto)
