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This research aims to assess the environmental and health impacts of the Sarimukti landfill fire in Indonesia.

Impact of the Indonesia-Sarimukti landfill fire on the air environment and health

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Investigative analysis reveals significant air pollution and health risks linked to landfill fire exposure.

This research aims to assess the environmental and health impacts of the Sarimukti landfill fire in Indonesia.
Monitoring of CO2 and PM2.5 using various sensors.
Daily sampling of PM2.5 and dry acid deposition with MiniVol and passive samplers.
Analysis of samples with Scanning Electron Microscope, X-ray Fluorescence, and Ion Chromatography.
Collection of meteorological data to evaluate pollutant accumulation.
Elevated PM2.5 concentrations exceeding 550 μg/m³ were recorded.
CO2 levels surpassed 1,000 ppm during the fire event.
Significantly increased concentrations of ammonia (NH3) at 138 ± 9 μg/m³ were identified.
Morphological analysis showed irregular and coarse particles from emissions.
A concurrent rise in acute respiratory infections was noted in the surrounding population.

Sumaryati et al. (2026) studied this question.

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