Forest Fires Continue to Rage Across 7 Mountains in East Java
Animal snares and traces of illegal hikers were found in several forest fire locations.
Seven mountains in East Java are currently experiencing the destructive force of forest fires during this year's dry season. The affected peaks include Mount Bromo, Mount Semeru, Mount Raung, Mount Ijen, Mount Argopuro, Mount Butak, and Mount Lemongan. The recent surge in fires was confirmed by various sources, including Isnugroho, head of the Lumajang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency, who reported a new blaze in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park on September 10, 2026.
The fire was contained after waterbombing helicopters were deployed for aerial operations. Another fire broke out on Mount Lemongan in Lumajang, burning around five hectares of land before being extinguished. Mount Butak, situated between Batu City and Blitar Regency, also experienced a fire. East Java's Natural Resources Conservation Agency reported several hotspots, particularly in the Ijen Crater Nature Reserve and the Yang Highlands wildlife sanctuary. The cause of the fires remains uncertain, but experts suspect human negligence.
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