Gunung Bromo, a beloved tourist spot in Indonesia, found itself in the throes of a fiery spectacle when a group of tourists ignited flares while capturing a pre-wedding video, as reported by yoursay.id news portal.
A video capturing the blaze around Teletubbies Hill swiftly went viral on social media platforms. Despite the alarming flames, the tourists responsible for the fire maintained an air of composure and did not request any assistance. Near the scene of the incident, a tripod and camera equipment were conspicuously placed.
The fire ignited on September 6th, and as of the time of writing, authorities are still grappling to control its spread. According to netizens, pictured below is the alleged scene that the couple was trying to emulate:
The inferno ignited by the flares quickly spread through the area, which was populated with dry trees, resulting in a substantial conflagration. Consequently, the site had to be temporarily closed.
Authorities promptly responded to the scene to combat the fire. Those responsible for kindling the blaze, including the bride and groom, have been apprehended.
Watch the video of the incident below, or click here to watch it on x.com:
savana bromo sore hari ini semoga cepat padam @infomalang pic.twitter.com/1SKNmQjTqR
Zaenal Arifin, the Public Relations Chief of the Probolinggo Police, stated, "One individual involved in the incident has been detained, along with five witnesses."
This unfortunate incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for responsible behavior and mindfulness when visiting natural wonders and heritage sites. The reckless actions of a few can have profound consequences for these precious landmarks.
Source: Kosmo!
