Galuga Landfill Fire, KLH Prepares Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

The circular stipulates a number of preventive measures, including regular wetting of the landfill area and increased monitoring through patrols.

“We have issued a circular to regional heads and environmental agencies regarding steps that need to be taken during the El Niño period. "The goal is to ensure that landfill fires do not occur again, spread and grow rapidly," he said. Diaz said.

KLH/Environmental Management Agency (BPLH) will also coordinate with local governments to monitor the implementation of the circular letter. The level of compliance of each region will be included in the ministry's monitoring system.

“Wetting must be carried out regularly and patrols need to be increased. "Regional governments are also asked to report their level of compliance so that we can monitor it through the system," he said. he stressed.

Apart from preparing air quality monitoring equipment, KLH/Environmental Management Agency (BPLH) provided assistance in the form of food, drinks, masks and eye medication to the fire team on duty in the field.

During the inspection, Diaz was accompanied by Deputy Mayor of Bogor Jenal Mutaqin, Regional Secretary of Bogor Regency Ajat Rochmat Jatnika, Head of the Bogor City Environmental Service Rudy Mashudi, and Head of the Bogor Regency Environmental Service Teuku Mulya.