Prewedding Photos Using Fire Trigger Flares on Mount Bromo

The fire occurred in the Watangan Valley Savanna Block or Telletubies Hill in the Mount Bromo area, East Java. Based on prewedding photo information using flares that trigger fires on Mount Bromo

Taking information from Kompas.com, "Circulating through a video on social media that triggered the prewedding photo activity carried out by visitors using flares and it was confirmed by the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Center".

The condition of the burning savannah in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Area (TNBTS), Malang, East Java, Wednesday (30/8/2023) (Photo: ANTARA FOTO/Irfan Sumanjaya)

"That's right (because of the prewedding)," said Head of Administration of TNBTS Center Septi Eka Wardhani, Thursday (7/9/2023).

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Center has again completely closed tourist activities on Mount Bromo

As a result of the fire, the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Center again completely closed tourist activities in the area.

Septi added, based on information from officers in the field, smoke flares were seen on Teletubbies Hill around Wednesday (6/9/2023) at around 12.30 WIB.

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The perpetrator has now been secured by the local police for questioning. Septi added, that his party is still trying to control the fire at the location.

Fire engulfed Teletubbies Hill, Mount Bromo Tourism Area (Photo: Instagram.com/malangraya_info)

"For the initials and origin of the perpetrator is already in the police. Until now, joint TNBTS officers continue to control and extinguish fires at the scene," he said.

As a result of this fire, tourist activities in the Mount Bromo area were completely closed until an undetermined time.

"Tourist visits must be completely closed for smooth blackout efforts and pay attention to the safety of visitors," said Septi.

Visitors who have purchased tickets through online booking can request a reschedule or reschedule when the tour reopens.

"The rescheduling procedure will be informed at the next opportunity," he continued.

He appealed to all communities, visitors, and tourism actors to always protect the TNBTS area from forest fires. "Not starting fires and the like, including firecrackers, fireworks, and flares for mutual safety, security, and comfort," he said.