Jakarta, ThedailyID — A fire at Supit Urang Landfill in Sukun District, Malang, East Java, has burned 15.5 hectares of land, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). As of Sunday, October 25, 2026, smoke was still visible at the site, while firefighters and emergency teams continued efforts to extinguish the blaze.
The fire reportedly started at around 3 p.m. local time on Thursday, October 22. However, the cause remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet confirmed what triggered the incident.
Berton SP Panjaitan, acting head of BNPB’s Data, Information and Disaster Communication Center, confirmed the extent of the damage in a statement on Monday, October 26.
“By Sunday’s report, a total of 15.5 hectares of land had burned, and the cause remains under investigation,” Berton said.
The Malang City Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), working alongside other response teams, deployed several fire engines and water tankers to fight the flames from the ground. Despite these efforts, strong winds and limited vegetation conditions at the site have complicated attempts to control the fire.
Although firefighting operations have continued, smoke remained visible in affected areas as of Sunday. Emergency teams have therefore focused on cooling areas that were still producing smoke to reduce the risk of the fire reigniting.
“Based on the latest report on Sunday, smoke was still visible at the site. Joint teams continued cooling areas that were still emitting smoke to prevent the possibility of the fire reigniting,” Berton said.
The continued presence of smoke indicates that response teams still needed to monitor parts of the affected area even after the initial spread of the fire. Authorities have not provided a confirmed timeline for when all firefighting and cooling operations will be completed.
BNPB has urged the public to avoid activities involving open flames and to report any newly discovered fire hotspots to the relevant authorities. Early reporting can help emergency teams respond quickly and prevent fires from spreading further.
The agency reiterated that residents should remain alert while response operations continue. Meanwhile, investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire that damaged 15.5 hectares at Supit Urang Landfill.
