The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has reported that approximately 30% of the fire at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang is now under control.
The incident, which has persisted for four days, has prompted a significant aerial response, with helicopters conducting water-bombing operations and firefighters employing injection methods to suppress the blaze.
This incident follows a series of forest and land fires reported in parts of Aceh, West Java, and Central Java, which the BNPB previously noted caused no casualties.
The containment effort comes against a backdrop of heightened climate risk.
Forecasts indicate a 98% probability that El Niño conditions will reach a strong level in 2026, raising concerns about prolonged dry spells and increased fire hazards across Indonesia.
The government has emphasized that spatial planning and public space management remain key commitments in mitigating such disasters.
This incident follows a series of forest and land fires reported in parts of Aceh, West Java, and Central Java, which the BNPB previously noted caused no casualties.