Bromo forest fire spreads further as strong winds intensify
Authorities closed all four entrance gates to the iconic volcano in East Java as fires have ravaged 196 hectares of land.
The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java has been hit by a devastating forest fire that has spread to 196 hectares of land. Authorities have responded swiftly, closing all four entrance gates to the iconic volcano as a safety measure. The closure, enforced since Saturday at 10 p.m., includes routes in Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Malang, and Lumajang regencies.
The fire's rapid spread towards the northern side of B29 and B30, and the lower area of the Bromo park, has proven to be a significant challenge. Strong winds have exacerbated the situation, making firefighting efforts difficult for the joint team comprising East Java's BPBD and the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). To combat the blaze, the government has deployed air support, including three water-bombing helicopters, to aid in the containment efforts.
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