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Indonesia Mobilizes Troops, Helicopters to Contain Bromo Blaze

8/9/2026

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Indonesia deployed firefighters, police, soldiers and two water-bombing helicopters to fight the Mount Bromo wildfire.
The fire has burned about 176 hectares (435 acres) and forced the park’s closure on Saturday.
National park official Bambang Setyo Antoko said the blaze started Monday and wind will affect suppression.
Indonesia’s Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency linked the spread to strong winds, dry vegetation and an El Niño-driven dry season.

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Indonesia deployed firefighters, police, soldiers and two water-bombing helicopters to fight the Mount Bromo wildfire.
The fire has burned about 176 hectares (435 acres) and forced the park’s closure on Saturday.
National park official Bambang Setyo Antoko said the blaze started Monday and wind will affect suppression.
Indonesia’s Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency linked the spread to strong winds, dry vegetation and an El Niño-driven dry season.