Indonesia battles growing wildfires as Mount Bromo blaze spreads
Summary
Indonesia is fighting many wildfires that are spreading through a national park in East Java and peatlands in Sumatra. Officials have deployed hundreds of firefighters, helicopters, and other emergency personnel to control the fires during a very dry season worsened by El Nino weather conditions.Key Facts
- The largest fire is burning in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java, covering about 743 hectares (1,836 acres).
- Dry weather and El Nino conditions have increased the risk of wildfires in Indonesia.
- No injuries or evacuations have been reported so far, but the national park is closed to visitors.
- More than 50 hectares (124 acres) of peatland have burned in Jambi province on Sumatra island.
- Fires in Sumatra have destroyed large areas of oil palm plantations owned by local farmers.
- Indonesia has deployed at least three helicopters for water bombing and about 300 firefighters and disaster workers to fight the peatland fire.
- Difficult conditions like deep peaty soil, limited water, and strong winds are making firefighting harder.
- The Meteorological Agency warned that August and September will be the most dangerous months for fire spread due to dry vegetation and strong winds.
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