Indonesia's Wildfire Season Spirals Out of Control The Indonesian government has closed Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park until further notice due to a raging wildfire on Mount Bromo, a symptom of the country's escalating struggle with wildfires.
The latest blaze has already scorched 176 hectares of land and mobilized hundreds of firefighters, park rangers, police, soldiers, and volunteers.
The situation on Mount Bromo is a stark reminder that environmental degradation remains a pressing concern in Indonesia, despite rapid economic growth.