On 8 September 2021, a fire occurred in an overcrowded prison block in the city of Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.

The fire began at about 01:45 WIB (18:45 UTC, 7 September) in sector C of the Tangerang prison, killing 41 inmates and injuring a further 75.

[3] The Indonesian prison system has been overcrowded for years, partially due to stringent laws governing narcotics and a focus on incarceration rather than rehabilitation for those that violate them.

[4][5] Sector C (Chandiri Nengga),[6] the affected prison block, held inmates incarcerated for drug-related offenses.

[1] A day after the fire, three critically injured victims died in hospital, bringing the death toll to 44.

[12]Member of the People's Representative Council Syarifuddin Sudding demanded responsibility from Laoly in regards to the incident.

[26] The President of Indonesia Joko Widodo, via his spokesperson Fadjroel Rachman, delivered his condolences to the victims and stated his expectation that the disaster could be handled with few casualties.

[28] Mayor of Tangerang Arief Rachadiono Wismansyah announced that the city would provide financial compensation for the relatives of the victims.