Massive Indonesian Landfill Burns for Over a Week, Polluting Air

A colossal landfill near Jakarta, Indonesia, has been burning for over a week, releasing toxic fumes and polluting the air. The ongoing fire at the mountain of rubbish poses significant environmental and health concerns.

8 Jul, 04:22 — 8 Jul, 04:22

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A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week

Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.

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First report: BBC · 8 Jul, 04:22|Full coverage: 4 · 7h|Window: 7h

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BBC8 Jul, 04:22First to report

A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week

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index-hr8 Jul, 05:31

Planina smeća u Indoneziji gori dulje od tjedan dana, pogledajte snimke

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nos8 Jul, 09:33

Vuilstort bij Indonesische hoofdstad Jakarta staat al ruim een week in brand

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nzz8 Jul, 11:40Latest update

Massive Indonesian Landfill Burns for Over a Week, Polluting Air

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A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week

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A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week

Planina smeća u Indoneziji gori dulje od tjedan dana, pogledajte snimke

Vuilstort bij Indonesische hoofdstad Jakarta staat al ruim een week in brand

In Indonesien brennt ein gigantischer Abfallberg – und vergiftet die Luft

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