Bromo fire extinguished, new hot spot emerges on Arjuna-Welirang slopes
The total affected area reached 1,121 hectares, with hot spots successfully controlled through ground sweeping and aerial water bombing using helicopters.
The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) fire, which had scorched 1,121 hectares, has been officially declared extinguished after a 13-day joint operation by ground teams and helicopters equipped with water bombing capabilities. TNBTS Agency head Rudijanta Tjahja confirmed on Wednesday that a field evaluation confirmed the area was safe for tourists to visit. According to the evaluation, the fire conditions were assessed and deemed secure for reopening to visitors starting Thursday at 12:01 a.m.
East Java Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) executive director Gatot Soebroto announced the closure of the emergency command post for forest and land fire handling upon confirmation of the fire's containment. He explained that the decision was made based on the absence of any massive hot spots following the sweeping and water bombing operations in various hotspots.
The TNBTS personnel will continue to monitor the area to ensure no residual embers pose a threat of reigniting the fire. Despite the fire's suppression, the TNBTS continues to maintain vigilant monitoring to prevent any potential recurrence of fires.
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