Four Dead During Firefighting Efforts in Bromo National Park
Four firefighters have died while battling a forest and land fire (karhutla) in Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS). The victims included National Park staff and employees from a private company. The fire, which started on October 13 and was initially controlled on October 14, reignited on October 15, leading to the tragic loss of life.
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