Wildfire in Indonesian national park grows
Summary
A large wildfire is burning in Mount Bromo National Park in East Java, Indonesia, leading authorities to close the park and send firefighters, helicopters, and drones to control the fire. The dry weather caused by the El Niño pattern and seasonal winds has increased wildfire risks across Indonesia this season.Key Facts
- The wildfire has burned about 176 hectares (435 acres) of Mount Bromo within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
- The park was closed to visitors starting Saturday and remains closed until further notice.
- Hundreds of firefighters, police, soldiers, park rangers, and volunteers are working to contain the fire.
- Helicopters and drones assist in firefighting, while crews build firebreaks to slow the fire's spread.
- Difficult terrain, including steep volcanic slopes, makes firefighting efforts challenging.
- Other wildfires have occurred recently in Central Java and West Java, also causing trail closures.
- Indonesia’s meteorological agency links the fires to strong winds, dry vegetation, and the El Niño weather pattern.
- Many fires in Indonesia start illegally to clear land and often create hazardous haze in Southeast Asia.
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