Indonesia combats spreading wildfires in East Java, Sumatra
By The BriefBrief
Indonesia deployed helicopters and hundreds of firefighters to fight wildfires in East Java and peatlands in Sumatra.
WHO:Indonesia's Forestry Ministry and East Java authorities
WHAT:Indonesia intensified efforts to combat multiple wildfires, including a blaze in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park and fires in Sumatra peatlands.
WHEN:Reported Aug 10, 2026 at 2:32 AM ET
WHERE:Indonesia
WHY:Dry weather and strengthening El Nino conditions increased the risk of forest and land fires during the peak dry season.
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