Forest fire forces closure of Mount Rinjani hiking routes
A blaze on Setampol Hill along the Torean trail has spread through Mount Rinjani National Park, prompting authorities to shut down the mountain’s hiking paths.
A forest fire ignited on Setampol Hill, part of the Torean hiking trail on Mount Rinjani, has rapidly expanded across a large swath of the national park. The blaze now covers hundreds of hectares, prompting emergency crews to intensify suppression efforts. Authorities have ordered the immediate closure of all hiking trails on the mountain to protect visitors and allow firefighters to operate safely.
The incident raises worries about the impact on one of Indonesia’s most visited natural attractions and on the surrounding ecosystem. Officials will continue to monitor the situation and assess any long-term effects on tourism and conservation.
