Four dead fighting wildfires in Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
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Forestry Ministry of Indonesia
East Java, Indonesia
October 15, 2026
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Four men, including park officers and security guards, died while battling wildfires in East Java. Hotspots across Indonesia have increased significantly due to dry conditions.
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