inp.polri.go.id - Surabaya. The East Java Regional Police are investigating the cause and chronology of the wildfires in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area in Probolinggo Regency. The incident resulted in three deaths and three others suffering burns.

The Head of Public Relations of the East Java Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Jules Abraham Abast, expressed his condolences to the victims' families and prayed for a speedy recovery for the injured.

"We, from the East Java Regional Police, express our deepest condolences and prayers for the deaths of three people in this incident. We also pray for a speedy recovery for the injured victims," ​​said Jules in Surabaya, Thursday (10/15/2026).

Based on initial information received by the police, 12 people, consisting of TNBTS officers, members of the Fire Awareness Community, and hotel employees, left for the fire site in Pusung Lingker, Ngadirejo Village, Sukapura District, at around 9:00 a.m. They arrived to assist in extinguishing the fire.

However, around 1:30 P.M., officers and volunteers at the scene received information that several people who were helping to extinguish the fire were believed to be trapped in the area.

After checking, officers found six victims. Three were proclaimed dead, while three others suffered burns.

"Based on the initial information we received, there are six victims. Three people died and three others suffered burns. Currently, treatment for the victims is a priority," said Jules.

For medical treatment, one injured victim was referred to Tongas Regional Hospital, while the other two victims are being treated at Sukapura Community Health Center.

The complete identities of all victims and their medical conditions are still being collected and confirmed with relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, firefighting efforts are ongoing, involving TNBTS officers, police personnel, volunteers, the community, and other relevant stakeholders.

The police have also interviewed several witnesses to compile a comprehensive chronology of events, including tracing the sequence of events that led to the victims being trapped in the fire area.

Jules emphasized that the cause of the fire and the factors that led to the casualties are still under investigation. He asked all parties to wait for the results of the investigation before drawing conclusions.

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