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Forest fires impact Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru
Multiple regions in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru are battling severe forest fires driven by high temperatures and low humidity. In Ecuador, 12 active fires are being monitored, with significant activity in Quito and Cotacachi. The fire in Cotacachi has affected approximately 800 hectares of vegetation, including areas within the Cotacachi-Cayapas National Park. In Quito, emergency teams are working to contain fires in the Rayocucho and Tanlahua sectors.
In Colombia, the department of Tolima is managing 39 active fires across 18 municipalities, utilizing both aerial and ground resources. Meanwhile, the Governor of Nariño has recommended declaring a state of Public Calamity following 149 reported forest fires in the department.
In Peru, a major fire in Chotén, Cajamarca, has impacted roughly 50 homes and placed over 150 residents at risk. Additionally, in Cusco, more than 29,400 hectares of agricultural land are considered at risk due to the ongoing dry season.
Entities
Cajamarca · Cajamarca Fire Company No. 59 · Cajamarca Integrated Health Network · Chotén · Cotacachi · Cuerpo de Bomberos de Quito · Ecuador · Luis Alfonso Escobar · Nariño · Parque Nacional Cotacachi-Cayapas · Peru · Quito
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [DISPUTED] An area exceeding 500 hectares has been affected in Cotacachi. eluniverso.com · confirmado.net · www.elcomercio.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Governor of Nariño, Colombia, recommended declaring a state of Public Calamity due to 149 reported forest fires. diariodelcauca.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The department of Tolima, Colombia, is facing 39 active forest fires across 18 municipalities. colmundoradio.com.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] A forest fire in Chotén, Cajamarca, Peru, has affected approximately 50 homes and put 150 people at risk. cuscopost.pe · jornada.com.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 29,400 hectares of agricultural land in Cusco, Peru, are at risk of forest fires. diarioelsolcusco.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Weather Warning #59, involving high temperatures and low humidity, is active until August 15. eluniverso.com · confirmado.net · www.metroecuador.com.ec
- [● 5 SOURCES] Ecuador has 12 active forest fires and 4 controlled fires. eluniverso.com · confirmado.net · www.metroecuador.com.ec · www.prensa-latina.cu · www.elcomercio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] In the Rayocucho sector of Quito, 26 combat units and over 100 personnel are deployed. www.sisepuedeecuador.com · cerolatitud.ec
- [DISPUTED] The area affected in Cotacachi has reached approximately 800 hectares. www.elcomercio.com