News about Balai Besar TNBTS (the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park authority) and the other bodies that run the area, March to October 2026. We rewrote each summary from the original report; the full story is at the source, in Indonesian.
Flames appeared at 08.30 WIB in Gedok hamlet, Argosari, Senduro, inside the national park. BPBD (the disaster agency) had not confirmed the burned area, and the fire was still burning when the story ran.
BB TNBTS reported the new species on Semeru's southern slope, published in the journal Phytotaxa on 15 September 2026. Only about 12 adult plants are known, so it is a priority for protection.
Police patrolled the Bromo area after it reopened on 19 September through four entry gates. Visitors may not light campfires or throw away cigarette butts.
Bromo opens again from 00.01 WIB on 19 September 2026, after 8 days of firefighting that began on 10 September at Savana Pengol. Tickets for 19 to 30 September stay valid for their dates.
The reopening was based on field checks, carrying capacity and safety. Visitors must follow staff instructions and may not burn anything.
Kemenpar (Ministry of Tourism) asked BB TNBTS to enforce its SOPs and sanctions, and proposed a daily quota of 2,752 people. It also asked for support for local tourism workers such as jeep drivers and guides.
Ranu Regulo ran as normal, with 645 visitors in three days. Fees follow Government Regulation (PP) No. 36/2024: domestic Rp24,000 on weekdays, Rp34,000 on holidays, foreign visitors Rp205,000.
Wind pushed the fire from Sabana Pengol (Probolinggo) to Jemplang (Malang). The full closure was set by Announcement Letter No. PG.23/T.8/TU/HMS.01.07/B/09/2026.
More than 590 ha around Ranu Kumbolo burned; Walhi (an environmental group) counted about 1,121 ha burned in TNBTS from May to August. It called for a review of how the park is run and for fire prevention led by local communities.
The head of BB TNBTS said Bromo has been open since 20 August. Only the Semeru trail up to Ranu Kumbolo is closed, and it reopens once the fire is under control and the trail is judged safe.
The Semeru trail has been closed since 26 August by circular letter. Climbers camping at Ranu Kumbolo came down with guides and are all safe.
Semeru is closed until further notice; refunds or rescheduling will follow. Kemenhut (Ministry of Forestry) said the Bromo fire went out on 14 August after burning 1,120 ha, and the minister announced the 20 August reopening in parliament (DPR).
The reopening was set by Announcement Letter No. PG.19/T.8/TU/HMS.01.07/B/08/2026. Book tickets at bromotenggersemeru.id; the daily quota is unchanged.
Since the 8 August closure, 1,944 Indonesians and 112 foreigners have asked for refunds through the online form, and 32 chose to reschedule. The figures come from the BB TNBTS press office.
Holders of tickets for 9 to 11 August can reschedule free of charge (valid until 31 December 2026) or get a full refund. The form closes 31 August; processing takes 3 to 14 working days.
One jeep rental owner cancelled six trips and refunded customers in full. Local tour operators also helped fight the fire as volunteers.
Badan Geologi (the Geological Agency) said the fire has nothing to do with volcanic activity and monitoring continues. The 1 km radius around the active crater is still off limits.
The closure took effect at 22.00 WIB on 8 August at five gates: Cemorolawang, Wonokitri, Jemplang, Coban Trisula, Senduro. The burned area had grown to about 176 ha as of 7 August.
The closure was set by a circular letter on 8 August, with no end date. Ticket holders can reschedule or get a refund through a form.
The festival in Sukapura was run with Jazz Gunung Indonesia, Kemenpar and Pemkab Probolinggo (the Probolinggo regency government). The organisers put an eco-friendly approach front and centre.
The closure respects Tengger ceremonies in Ranupani; the trail reopens on 19 August. Note: the article names Kasada, but Kasada 2026 fell in May to June, so this is more likely the Karo ceremony (not yet verified).
The bridge, about 130 m long, is in Ngadisari, Probolinggo, and was built by the Ministry of Public Works (Kementerian PU). Tickets cost Rp55,000 for domestic and Rp110,000 for foreign visitors; open 08.00 to 18.00.
After a jeep rolled over on the Letter S bend at Wonokitri (two dead), BB TNBTS began reviewing vehicle roadworthiness, operator standards and evacuation procedures. Police suspect brake failure.
The 30 May to 2 June 2026 closure follows Circular No. 294/E/PDP-Tengger/V/2026 from the head of the Paruman Dukun Pandita Tengger (the Tengger priests' council). Bromo had 344,039 visitors from January to May 2026.
By early May, more than 21,000 m2 of land had been cleared and about 750 concrete markers set. The upgrade is due to be finished in October 2026 (final status not yet verified).
Four minibuses collided in Ngadas, Sukapura, probably from brake failure; 11 people were hurt, six of them from Singapore. Probolinggo traffic police are investigating.
Reopened by Announcement Letter No. PG.6/T.8/TU/KSA.04.01/B/04/2026 after closing on 19 November 2025. Quota of 200 people a day, 2 days and 1 night, a local guide is required, and tickets must be bought 2 days ahead.
The JLKT is about 13 km long and 18 m wide, unpaved, with 3 rest areas and 4 car parks. Guests included the Kemenhut director general for conservation (KSDAE), the head of BB TNBTS, and the regents of Probolinggo and Lumajang.
A post-Lebaran closure for clean-up, briefings on the JLKT ring road, and training for jeep and horse operators. Bromo had 79,223 visitors in March 2026.
Of 412 jeeps that came in over the Lebaran holiday, 12 had no ramp check (safety inspection) and no insurance. The drivers were given written warnings.
The long-holiday quota is 3,572 people a day, against 2,752 normally. Tickets cost Rp79,000 for domestic and Rp255,000 for foreign visitors, bought online.
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Who is in charge of what in the Bromo area. Channels marked "not verified" are ones we have not confirmed yet.
The Ministry of Forestry unit that manages the national park: opening and closing the area and the Semeru trail, quotas, online tickets, refunds, the JLKT ring road works, and conservation. Head: Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha; press officer: Endrip Wahyutama.
The parent body of BB TNBTS since the forestry ministry was split off in 2024. It announced the fire status (14 August) and the reopening, in parliament (DPR). Minister: Raja Juli Antoni; Director General of KSDAE: Satyawan Pudyatmoko.
The Geological Agency, under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Sets the volcanic activity status of Bromo and Semeru and the no-go radius (Bromo: Level II, 1 km radius).
The Tengger priests' council sets the dates of rituals (Yadnya Kasada) through circular letters, which BB TNBTS uses as the basis for closing the area to tourists.
Covers the Cemorolawang gate and Sukapura; involved in Jazz Gunung, the Seruni Point glass bridge, and the JLKT groundbreaking.
Covers the Wonokitri gate (Tosari). We found no specific 2026 news from this regency government.
Covers the Jemplang and Coban Trisula gates (Poncokusumo); BPBD Malang helped fight the fires.
Covers the Senduro gate, Ranupani (the Semeru trailhead) and Ranu Regulo; BPBD Lumajang is handling the October fire.
The governor led the JLKT groundbreaking. We found no 2026 news from Disbudpar Jatim (the provincial culture and tourism office) about Bromo.
Coordinates the impact on tourism during closures and pushes for fire prevention SOPs and quotas. It does not manage the area.
Built the Seruni Point glass bridge (part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru national tourism strategic area, KSPN).
Provide tourist transport inside the caldera; trained by BB TNBTS (April 2026) and checked for roadworthiness by the police.
Fire patrols, security at the entry gates, jeep ramp checks, and accident investigations.
