{
  "id": 4118999,
  "title": "Wildfires Spread Across 7 Locations on East Java's Mount Semeru",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/wildfires-spread-across-7-locations-on-east-javas-mount-semeru",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T05:47:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2118511/wildfires-spread-across-7-locations-on-east-javas-mount-semeru"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wildfires have erupted across seven areas on Indonesia's Mount Semeru in East Java, prompting authorities to mobilize ground crews and helicopters to combat the blaze. The fires have scorched an estimated 160 hectares within the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS), according to preliminary data from park officials. The affected zones include Ledok Bedor, Jantur Block, Ranukembang Block, Ayak-Ayak area, Watu Rejeng, Ranu Kumbolo, and Trisula Peak.\n\nYudhi Cahyono, head of the Emergency and Logistics Division at Lumajang Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), reported that the fire hotspots are situated in forest regions near Argosari and Ranupani villages in Senduro District, Lumajang Regency. To tackle the fires, personnel from the BPBD and TNBTS, along with volunteers and local residents, are working in collaboration to control the blaze and extinguish the flames.\n\nTwelve helicopters have been deployed to assist in firefighting efforts, with two aircraft provided by the East Java BPBD conducting water bombing operations on fire hotspots that are challenging to reach by land. The helicopters have been dispatched to bolster firefighting operations in Ayak-Ayak Block and Bangunan Cilik areas in Ranupani Village, Senduro District. Additionally, two trail motorcycles have been dispatched from the Lumajang BPBD team to Ranu Kumbolo hiking trail to monitor fire hotspots and oversee the activities of the PK-DAP helicopter during water bombing operations.\n\nHowever, water bombing operations were temporarily halted on Friday, August 28, due to strong winds. The helicopters have since returned to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport to remain on standby. Despite the challenging terrain, firefighting efforts are being carried out alongside aerial firefighting support, with personnel creating firebreaks and utilizing available equipment to contain fire hotspots. The combination of aerial and ground operations is essential due to the hilly terrain and the presence of fire hotspots in hard-to-access areas.",
  "summary": "Firefighters are working to contain forest and land fires across seven locations on Mount Semeru, with about 160 hectares affected.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wildfires spread across seven locations on Mount Semeru, East Java.",
    "160 hectares of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park burned.",
    "Twelve helicopters deployed for firefighting operations."
  ],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}