Indonesia closes all access to Mount Bromo as wildfire expands
JAKARTA: Indonesia has closed Mount Bromo national park in East Java for all tourist activities, its operator said late on Saturday, as a wildfire, burning since Monday, expanded in its caldera area. The closure took effect from Saturday evening, for an undetermined duration, the park operator said on its official Instagram page. The raging fire has burned an area of around 176 hectares (434.91…
Indonesia has sealed off Mount Bromo national park in East Java to all tourist activities, the park operator announced late Saturday, as a wildfire burning since Monday ravaged its caldera area. The closure, which remains indefinite, was detailed on the park's official Instagram page. The wildfire has scorched approximately 176 hectares (434.91 acres) of the active volcano, a site famed for its "sand sea" caldera and tourist allure.
The fire's spread has surged from around 60 hectares on Thursday. According to the operator, the decision to halt all park access is vital to safeguard visitors, staff, and those in neighboring regions. Those who have purchased entrance tickets can either reschedule their visit or request a refund. The East Java disaster mitigation agency is mobilizing water bombing helicopters and water spraying drones to aid the firefighting efforts.
Video footage posted by the park's operator on social media captured the fire's rapid progression across the mountain's slopes during the night. The source of the fire remains unconfirmed, and there have been no reported casualties.
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