A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week
A massive fire at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Indonesia has been burning for over a week, causing hazardous air quality and displacing local residents. While authorities are working to extinguish the blaze, activists argue the event is a symptom of systemic negligence regarding the country's waste management crisis.
Why it matters
The disaster underscores the severe public health and environmental risks posed by inadequate waste infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing regions.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The fire is thought to have been caused by a build-up of methane under the accumulated rubbish
The report balances official government efforts with the perspectives of affected residents and environmental activists.
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