Bromo area reopens to tourists after wildfires

The popular tourist destination of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) in East Java has reopened its gates to visitors after a 13-day closure necessitated by widespread wildfires. The park, located in Probolinggo Regency, welcomed tourists again on Thursday, August 20, 2026, following the successful extinguishment of the fires through a coordinated operation.

During the closure, the wildfires impacted a significant area, with the East Java Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reporting that 1,121.66 hectares of land were affected. While the fires have been put out, remnants of the blaze are still visible in several locations within the park.

Authorities have implemented measures to ensure visitor safety and prevent any recurrence of the fires. This includes ongoing cooling and dampening operations in specific areas that were heavily affected. The park's reopening is gradual, with petugas (officers) conducting thorough checks and monitoring to confirm the safety of the location for the influx of tourists.