Wildfires Ignite Fears of El Nino's Fury on Indonesia's Java Island A raging wildfire on Mount Bromo National Park in East Java has sparked concerns about the region's vulnerability to climate driven wildfires.
The 127 hectare inferno, which has forced the park's closure, is a stark reminder of Indonesia's susceptibility to devastating blazes.
The authorities have deployed water bombing helicopters to combat the fire, but steep terrain and dry conditions have hindered their efforts.