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Wildfire Burns 176 Hectares, Forces Bromo Park Closure

8/9/2026

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Indonesia closed Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park after a wildfire burned about 176 hectares of Mount Bromo.
Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said steep slopes, strong winds and dry vegetation hampered ground firefighting.
Authorities deployed two water-bombing helicopters, drones, firebreaks and mobilised firefighters, police, soldiers and volunteers.
Park chief Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha said the closure will remain and ticket buyers can receive refunds.

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Indonesia closed Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park after a wildfire burned about 176 hectares of Mount Bromo.
Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said steep slopes, strong winds and dry vegetation hampered ground firefighting.
Authorities deployed two water-bombing helicopters, drones, firebreaks and mobilised firefighters, police, soldiers and volunteers.
Park chief Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha said the closure will remain and ticket buyers can receive refunds.