Galuga Landfill Fire, KLH Prepares Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

Galuga Landfill Fire Extinguishing Continues

The fire was first identified on Monday at around 16.00 WIB. The fire initially appeared in a plantation area before spreading to the Galuga TPA area.

Joint officers immediately put out the fire and built partitions to control the spread of the fire. The extinguishing and cooling process is still being carried out to ensure that there are no hot spots left in the inner waste layer.

Diaz appreciated the handling carried out by the Bogor City Government, Bogor Regency Government, firefighters, Indonesian Air Force and other elements.

“The handling was very fast, both from the Bogor City and Regency Government. "We also appreciate the environmental services, firefighters and Indonesian Air Force who have carried out 10 water bombing sorties," he said. he said.

He hopes that the process of extinguishing and cooling the Galuga TPA fire can be completed within one to two days.

Regional Heads Asked to Prevent Landfill Fires

KLH/Environmental Management Agency (BPLH) asked local governments to increase preparedness to prevent similar fires, especially when facing extreme hot weather and the El Niño phenomenon.

These steps have been outlined in the Circular Letter of the Minister of the Environment Number 11 of 2026 concerning Increasing Fire Preparedness and Anticipation at TPAs ​​in Extreme Hot Weather Conditions.