Quito Fire Department

Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

15 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces water security risks amid El Niño forecasts

Severe forest fires and water scarcity, driven by high temperatures and the El Niño phenomenon, continue to impact South America. In Bolivia, the Santa Cruz government has declared an Orange Alert following a surge in fi

Quito environmental enforcement and forest fire sanctions

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Quito man sentenced to prison for intentional forest fire

Authorities in Quito have taken legal and administrative actions against individuals responsible for open-air burning and forest fires during the 2026 dry season. In early September, the Municipality of Quito, through t

Escalating forest fires and arson investigations in Ecuador

5 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Wildlife rescued during environmental emergencies in Ecuador and Colombia

The forest fire crisis in Ecuador has escalated into a severe environmental emergency, with reports indicating that 3,550 fires across 20 provinces have affected more than 21,800 hectares of vegetation. The crisis has re

Regional wildfire emergencies

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Wildfires impact Quito, Tucumán, and Cuenca

Significant wildfires have impacted multiple regions, including Ecuador, Argentina, and Spain. In Ecuador, a major forest fire in the La Vicentina and Itchimbía sectors of Quito affected approximately six hectares of ve