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Wildfire burns 80 hectares in Indonesia's Mount Bromo tourist area
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Wildfire burns 80 hectares in Indonesia's Mount Bromo tourist area

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A wildfire has engulfed 80 hectares of forest in the Mount Bromo area, East Java, Indonesia.
  • Three access points to the tourist area, Jemplang, Coban Trisula, and Senduro, have been closed due to the fire.
  • Authorities are deploying water-bombing helicopters and drones to combat the blaze, which started in Watugede.

A significant wildfire is raging through Mount Bromo, a popular tourist destination in East Java, Indonesia, scorching an estimated 80 hectares of forest land. The blaze, which began in the Watugede area, has forced authorities to close three main access routes to the mountain: Jemplang, Coban Trisula, and Senduro.

The East Java Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) confirmed the fire's spread and the emergency response efforts. A joint team has been dispatched to the affected areas, including the popular Sand Sea and Watugede regions, to battle the flames. The agency is mobilizing significant resources to contain the wildfire.

The fire points were located in Watugede and spread to several areas.

— BPBD Jawa TimurIdentifying the origin and spread of the wildfire.

To aid in the firefighting operations, BPBD plans to deploy two water-bombing helicopters and a fleet of drones equipped to spray embers. These measures are intended to help extinguish the fire more effectively, particularly in challenging terrain. The closure of the access points means that tourism activities in the Mount Bromo area have been temporarily halted, impacting local businesses and visitors.

The situation remains critical as efforts continue to bring the wildfire under control. The extent of the damage and the timeline for reopening the tourist access points are yet to be determined.

BPBD will deploy two water-bombing helicopters and a fleet of drone sprayers to extinguish the fire.

— BPBD Jawa TimurDescribing the resources being used to combat the fire.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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