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Bromo wildfires trigger management reforms and protests

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~~Mount~~ Bromo ~~and Semeru~~ wildfires trigger ~~total closures~~ management reforms and protests

As of 13 18 September 2026, the wildfire crisis in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) has ~~led to an~~ prompted calls for stricter management and sparked local protests. Following the indefinite closure of the ~~area. The fires, driven by strong winds~~ park to ensure visitor safety and ~~difficult terrain,~~ firefighting effectiveness, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has urged TNBTS management to tighten standard operating procedures (SOP) to prevent future wildfires. To mitigate risks from human negligence, such as the use of flares for photography or improper cigarette disposal, the Ministry is encouraging the implementation of a daily visitor quota of 2,752 people and the strict enforcement of sanctions for violators. In response to the ongoing closures, residents from eight buffer villages in the Tosari district of Pasuruan have staged a peaceful protest. Protesters are demanding the reopening of the Wonokitri entrance, arguing that the blanket closure is economically damaging. They are calling for a zone-based closure system that reflects actual fire risks rather than a total shutdown, and are requesting an immediate safety assessment of the Tosari-Wonokitri-Penajakan route. Previously, the fires had consumed the Watangan Valley savanna and Teletubbies Hill before spreading toward Jemplang in Malang Regency. Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha, Head of the TNBTS Balai Besar, stated that the closure is necessary to ensure visitor safety and to support the effectiveness of firefighting efforts. While the main Bromo area is closed, Ranu Regulo remains accessible under specific regulations. To mitigate the impact on tourism, authorities Authorities have ~~announced~~ maintained that visitors holding tickets for the period of 12–18 September 2026, or until the park reopens, are eligible for a full refund or a free ~~reschedule. Refund requests must be submitted by 30 September 2026, with processing times estimated between 14 and 40 business days. Alternatively, visitors may~~ reschedule ~~their trips~~ for ~~any date~~ dates between 1 October and 31 December 2026. Emergency response continues to involve personnel from Manggala Agni, BPBD, TNI, and Polri, utilizing water bombing helicopters. Meanwhile, Mount Semeru remains active with volcanic ash reaching heights of 4.5 km, and Japanese humanitarian assistance continues in Kalimantan.

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