Indonesia battles growing wildfires as Mount Bromo blaze spreads

Indonesia intensified efforts to combat growing wildfires across its archipelago, deploying helicopters and firefighters through East Java and Sumatra peatlands. The blazes have burned over 107,000 hectares, leading authorities to close the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Due to unfavorable weather conditions making cloud-seeding impossible, officials announced they would rely solely on water bombing and ground firefighting teams.