Satellite data from the Philippine Space Agency showed that about 28.6 hectares or 71.5% of the Navotas sanitary landfill have been burned, with the fire now covering an area larger than Quezon Memorial Circle.
Air quality in parts of Metro Manila has worsened to “very unhealthy” levels since the blaze began on April 10, according to researchers from the Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation and Breathe Metro Manila, prompting aid efforts for affected communities in nearby areas.
San Miguel Aerocity Inc. clarified that it does not operate the landfill despite owning the property, while responsibility for its prior management and closure remains disputed after the concession expired in 2025.
Satellite maps have been turned over to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council to support ongoing response operations.
Local governments, including Valenzuela, have provided assistance such as water systems, ambulances, and hygiene facilities to evacuees.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 22, 2026
