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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Indonesian authorities contain Mount Bromo wildfire as smoke forces school closures

Firefighters have largely contained a forest fire in Mount Bromo National Park on Java island, though crews continue to address remaining hotspots. The resulting smoke has forced the closure of local schools in the area.

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Why It Matters

The wildfire impacts public health and local education services for residents living near the Mount Bromo tourist destination.

Key Facts

  • Firefighters have largely contained the forest fire at Mount Bromo National Park.
  • Crews are still working to extinguish remaining hotspots.
  • Smoke from the fire has forced the closure of local schools.
  • The fire occurred on the island of Java.

Who's Mentioned

locationMount Bromo“Site of the forest fire and national park.”personRudijanta Tjahja Nugraha“Director of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park”locationBromo Tengger Semeru National Park“Site of the wildfire in Java”personSuharyanto“Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB)”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event.”locationJava“Island where the fire occurred.”