“These conditions make air operations crucial to reach areas that cannot be accessed optimally by land.”

Al Jazeera · Indonesia closes Mount Bromo national park as wildfire nearly triples in size

“A number of hot spots are located on the slopes of Bromo, which are steep and difficult for ground-based firefighters to reach. In addition, strong winds in the area have the potential to accelerate the spread of the fire.”

Associated Press · Indonesia closes Mount Bromo national park as wildfire nearly triples in size