Bromo and Arjuna Mountain Fires Claim Six Lives During Firefighting Efforts; Tourist Areas Closed
Six firefighters were trapped and four died during firefighting efforts for a wildfire in Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park due to strong winds. Parts of the tourist area have been closed. A large fire is also burning on Mount Arjuna.
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