Fire Breaks Out at Bantargebang Waste Processing Site, Four Fire Engines Deployed

A fire broke out in the Bantargebang TPST area, Bekasi, West Java. A total of four fire engines were deployed to the scene to tackle the flames.

The Bantargebang Police Chief, Commissioner Sukadi, stated that the station received reports of the fire on Sunday (13/9) at approximately 20:30 WIB. The fire occurred within the TPST area.

“Yes, that is correct, there was a fire in Zone 3, but it has now been extinguished and is currently undergoing a cooling process,” said Sukadi.

Sukadi noted that the fire was successfully put out around 22:00 WIB. He also mentioned that only a small area was affected by the blaze.

“Not much was burnt in Zone 3,” he added.

Police are investigating the incident further. He also explained that four fire engines were deployed to the location, including the landfill’s own firefighting units.