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Authorities closed all four entrance gates to the iconic volcano in East Java as fires have ravaged 196 hectares of land.
Officials from the East Java Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) fill a drone’s water tank to battle a wildfire in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park near Mount Bromo in Probolinggo, East Java, on Aug. 6, 2026. (AFP/Juni Kriswanto)
Forest and land fires in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) have continued to spread, scorching some 196 hectares of land, leading local authorities to enforce a total closure of all four entrance gates to the tourist area since Saturday at 10 p.m.The closed access points include the Cemorolawang route in Probolinggo regency, Wonokitri in Pasuruan regency, Jemplang and Coban Trisula in Malang regency, and the Senduro access point in Lumajang regency. These closures will remain in place until further notice to ensure smooth firefighting operations and safety for tourists.
