Indonesia closes all access to Mount Bromo as wildfire expands
The raging fire has burned an area of around 176ha at the active volcano site that is a popular tourist destination.
A wildfire has engulfed 176 hectares at the active Mount Bromo volcano in East Java, Indonesia, prompting the closure of the popular tourist destination. The park operator announced the closure on Saturday evening, effective through an unspecified duration, via their official Instagram page. The fire, which has expanded from 60 hectares on Thursday, threatens the safety of visitors, staff, and nearby residents.
Authorities have deployed water-bombing helicopters and water-spraying drones to combat the blaze. Footage from the park's social media shows the fire spreading across the mountain's slopes overnight. The cause of the fire remains unknown, with no reported casualties thus far.
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