# Chilean humanitarian aid for Colombian wildfires

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-humanitarian-aid-for-colombian-wildfires
> Updated: 2026-10-06T18:02:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The government of Chile has announced a humanitarian donation to Colombia to assist in combating severe wildfires that have affected more than 92,000 hectares of forests and crops. 

Funded by the Fondo Chile contra el Hambre y la Pobreza, the aid is designed to strengthen the operational capacities of five fire departments. The donation includes specialized tools and personal protective equipment, such as helmets, gloves, boots, and specialized clothing for five crews. 

To improve monitoring and emergency decision-making, the aid also includes three DJI Mavic 3 Thermal drones for identifying hotspots and generating geospatial information. Furthermore, the support includes certification for six firefighters to operate these drones in accordance with Colombian aeronautical regulations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Chile provides humanitarian aid to Colombia for wildfire response

Chile is providing humanitarian aid to Colombia, including protective equipment and thermal drones, to assist fire departments in managing wildfires that have burned over 92,000 hectares.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-provides-humanitarian-aid-to-colombia-for-wildfire-response

### 2026-09-26: Firefighting services report cultural events in Chile and forest fires in Colombia

Firefighting services in Chile and Colombia reported different activities on September 26, 2026: a cultural musical event in Santiago and an emergency response to a fire in Bogotá's Cerros Orientales.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/firefighting-services-report-cultural-events-in-chile-and-forest-fires-in-colombia

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Cite as: Chilean humanitarian aid for Colombian wildfires. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-humanitarian-aid-for-colombian-wildfires