Mount Bromo Wildfire: Indonesia has closed Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park after a wildfire burned about 520 hectares, with flames spreading toward popular viewpoints like Penanjakan; firefighting is ramping up with helicopters and ground crews, and the park is expected to stay shut while safety checks continue. Wider Archipelago Fires & Haze: Officials say wildfires are spreading across multiple provinces, with El Niño-linked dry conditions worsening the risk; smoke has triggered unhealthy air alerts in parts of Malaysia and Singapore, and cloud-seeding plans are on hold due to lack of suitable clouds. Independence Day Travel Buzz: Agoda reports domestic travel interest for Indonesia’s 15–17 August Independence Day long weekend has surged more than fourfold, led by Bandung, Yogyakarta, Bali, Jakarta, and nature escapes in West Java. Bali Passport Check Drama: An Aussie traveler says Jetstar refused boarding for a Bali-bound flight over a tiny red smudge on her passport, a reminder to double-check travel documents before departure. EV Charging Expansion: V-Green and HKR plan a large EV Charging Hub in Kemayoran, Jakarta, aiming to start operations in October with dozens of chargers and battery swapping. Wildlife Smuggling Foiled (Bali): Quarantine officers stopped an attempt to move hundreds of birds out of Bali without proper documents, highlighting tighter biosecurity inspections.