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West Java Major Nature Conservation Agency

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Mount Papandayan volcanic activity and blue fire phenomenon

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Latest: Mount Papandayan hiking trails reopen after blue fire subsides

In late September 2026, a rare “blue fire” phenomenon appeared at Kawah Manuk on Mount Papandayan in West Java. This event, caused by the combustion of sulfur-rich gases, prompted authorities to restrict access to certai