A forest fire has temporarily changed the way visitors can experience Mount Bromo, one of Indonesia’s most famous natural attractions. While the destination remains open through selected routes, authorities have restricted access to several areas to support firefighting efforts and ensure the safety of both visitors and emergency personnel.
The temporary restriction came into effect at 10:00 PM WIB on Monday, August 3, 2026, and will remain in place until further notice. The decision was made after a forest fire broke out in the Bantengan Block of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, requiring immediate response from multiple emergency agencies.
According to the official Instagram account of @bbtnbromotenggersemeru, visitor access through the Jemplang entrance in Malang Regency and the Senduro entrance in Lumajang Regency has been temporarily closed because of the wildfire.
The fire was first reported at approximately 5:00 PM WIB on Monday, August 3, 2026. To support firefighting operations and reduce safety risks, authorities also suspended tourist access through Coban Trisula in Malang. These closures are intended to give emergency crews enough space to carry out their work while keeping visitors away from hazardous areas.
Tourists can still enter Mount Bromo through alternative gateways. The Cemoro Lawang entrance in Probolinggo and the Wonokitri entrance in Pasuruan remain open during the emergency response.
Even so, sightseeing opportunities are currently limited. Visitors are only allowed to explore the Sea of Sand area, while the Savanna has been temporarily closed until conditions become safe again.
“Access to Mount Bromo tourism has been temporarily restricted. Visitor access through Jemplang in Malang Regency and Senduro in Lumajang Regency has been closed due to the forest fire,” the park authority announced.
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The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Authority (BBTNBTS) said it continues to coordinate with multiple organizations to contain the wildfire in the Bantengan Block. A joint response team has been deployed, consisting of personnel from BBTNBTS, Manggala Agni, Kolatmar, PPGST, Saver, the Fire Care Community (MPA), and local residents.
Much of the firefighting operation has taken place during nighttime hours, making safety an even greater priority.
“Since the operation is taking place at night, firefighting efforts are being conducted with extreme caution while prioritizing the safety of all personnel involved,” the authority said.
Officials explained that firefighting strategies are continuously adjusted based on changing field conditions. The terrain, the direction of the fire, and the safety of responders all play an important role in determining how operations are carried out to ensure the response remains as effective as possible.
Authorities have also asked visitors, local communities, and tourism operators to help prevent additional forest fires by using fire responsibly while visiting the national park.
“We urge the public, visitors, and tourism service providers to help protect the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park from forest fires by using fire responsibly for everyone’s safety and comfort,” the authority stated.
The public has also been reminded to respect the temporary closures and avoid entering restricted zones while emergency operations are still underway.
“We urge everyone not to enter the restricted areas and to help protect the national park by avoiding any activities that could potentially trigger forest fires,” the authority added.
BBTNBTS expressed hope that the firefighting mission will continue without major obstacles, allowing the wildfire to be brought under control as quickly as possible. The agency also hopes every emergency responder working on the front lines remains safe, healthy, and able to complete the operation successfully.
