Kapanlagi.com - Forest fires on Mount Bromo have been occurring since Wednesday (30/8), starting from the Tengger Caldera Savanna in the Bromo Tourist Area or Teletubbies Hill. The fire occurred due to visitors taking pre-wedding photos using flares or fireworks.
Until now, the fire continues to spread and is still difficult to extinguish. Therefore, all entrances to the Bromo area are closed. This is done for the safety and security of visitors.
However, only local indigenous residents from Ngadas and Ranupani Villages are allowed to enter the Bromo Area. Meanwhile, access to the entrance from all directions is closed to ensure the smooth process of extinguishing Forest and Land Fires (Karhutla).
1. Only Ngadas and Ranupani Village Residents are Allowed to Pass

Only Ngadas and Ranupani Village Residents are Allowed to Pass / Photo Credit: KapanLagi.com/Darmadi Sasongko
Ngadas and Ranupani village residents are given permission to pass through the Bromo area as local residents. This was stated directly by Septi Eka Wardhani, Head of the Administration Division of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (BB TNBTS).
"Access is only opened for residents of Ranupani Village, Lumajang Regency, and Ngadas Village, Malang Regency," said Septi on Monday (11/9).
2. Entrance Access Closed Completely

All entrances to the Bromo area are closed / Photo Credit: KapanLagi.com/Darmadi Sasongko
The closure is carried out for the security of visitors. The closure is applied completely to all access to and through the National Park.
Coban Trisula in Malang Regency, Wonokitri in Pasuruan Regency, Cemorolawang in Probolinggo Regency, and Senduro in Lumajang Regency are all entrance access points to the Bromo area that are closed.
"The closure has been in effect since Sunday, September 10, 2023, starting at 19:00 WIB until an undetermined time," he emphasized.
Meanwhile, people who need to pass through the Malang-Lumajang route via Poncokusumo and Senduro are advised to find alternative routes.
3. Fire caused by Flare for Pre-wedding Photo Purposes

Fire caused by Flare for Pre-wedding Photo Purposes / Photo Credit: KapanLagi.com/Darmadi Sasongko
Forest fire in the Teletubbies Hill area of Bromo Mountain Tourism Savanna was triggered by the reckless actions of visitors. They lit a flare for the purpose of pre-wedding photos, which later caused a fire.
Based on the investigation by the Probolinggo Police, it was revealed that the Wedding Organizer Manager (WD) and photographer, Andrie Wibowo Eka Wardhana (AW), is suspected of lighting the flare for pre-wedding photo purposes. As a result of this action, AW has been named a suspect, while his clients, HP (39) and PMP (26), are still under investigation.
"Until now, the fire has not been extinguished, but we have not received information about the extent of the fire," he emphasized.
(kpl/dar/slm)
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