C. Java requests helicopter assistance from TNI to douse landfill fire
In addition to water bombing, the authorities also implemented spraying and injection methods to allow water to reach the fire source deep inside the landfill.
On September 2, a fire broke out at the Putri Cempo landfill in Surakarta, Central Java, and has been burning ever since. Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi has requested helicopter assistance from the Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters to conduct water bombing and extinguish the flames. The governor visited the landfill on Saturday to express his concern and prioritize the safety of residents.
In response to the fire, a joint team comprising the Central Java provincial administration, Surakarta city administration, TNI, and police have been working together to put it out. Authorities have employed various methods, including water bombing, spraying, and injection, to reach the source of the fire deep within the landfill. The TNI deployed an NBO-105 light, multirole, twin-engine helicopter for water bombing sorties on Friday, alongside police water cannons and fire trucks from the Greater Surakarta area.
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