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Mount Bromo Fire Burns 60 Hectares, Park Partially Closed

8/6/2026

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Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency reports a fire in Mount Bromo National Park has burned at least 60 hectares.
The blaze ignited on Monday, Aug 3, and continued through Thursday, Aug 6.
Authorities deployed a fire truck, a water tank and a drone to spray water and locate hotspots.
Steep hotspot contours and heavy winds have hampered extinguishing efforts.
Officials have closed parts of the park to tourists since Aug 3.

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Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency reports a fire in Mount Bromo National Park has burned at least 60 hectares.
The blaze ignited on Monday, Aug 3, and continued through Thursday, Aug 6.
Authorities deployed a fire truck, a water tank and a drone to spray water and locate hotspots.
Steep hotspot contours and heavy winds have hampered extinguishing efforts.
Officials have closed parts of the park to tourists since Aug 3.