03:11Firefighters in Quito, Ecuador, are actively battling severe wildfires that have engulfed several areas on the city's outskirts. The fires, which ignited on Wednesday, have impacted regions including Chilibulo, Nayon, La Merced, and Itulcachi.
As of Friday, the Quito Fire Department reported that the blaze in Chilibulo has been fully extinguished and that no further spread has been detected in Nayon. The firefighting effort involves over 350 firefighters, 50 military personnel, 64 vehicles, and three helicopters.
Approximately 45 residents have been evacuated, but no casualties have been reported. The cause of the fires remains under investigation, with Quito Mayor Pabel Munoz urging accountability for those responsible.
The National Risk Management Secretariat has identified 11 active wildfires across Ecuador, with seven now under control. The fires have already burned approximately 7,600 hectares of land.
Firefighters are facing significant challenges due to the intensity of the fires and the difficulties of using aircraft in populated areas. Schools in Quito are closed, and authorities have advised residents to stay indoors.
The current dry season, marked by high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity, has exacerbated the spread of these wildfires.
Firefighters battle severe wildfires in Quito as blaze spreads across city’s outskirts
Firefighters in Quito, Ecuador, are actively battling severe wildfires that have engulfed several areas on the city's outskirts. The fires, which ignited on Wednesday, have impacted regions including Chilibulo, Nayon, La Merced, and Itulcachi.
As of Friday, the Quito Fire Department reported that the blaze in Chilibulo has been fully extinguished and that no further spread has been detected in Nayon. The firefighting effort involves over 350 firefighters, 50 military personnel, 64 vehicles, and three helicopters.
Approximately 45 residents have been evacuated, but no casualties have been reported. The cause of the fires remains under investigation, with Quito Mayor Pabel Munoz urging accountability for those responsible.
The National Risk Management Secretariat has identified 11 active wildfires across Ecuador, with seven now under control. The fires have already burned approximately 7,600 hectares of land.
Firefighters are facing significant challenges due to the intensity of the fires and the difficulties of using aircraft in populated areas. Schools in Quito are closed, and authorities have advised residents to stay indoors.
The current dry season, marked by high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity, has exacerbated the spread of these wildfires.
Firefighters in Quito, Ecuador, are actively battling severe wildfires that have engulfed several areas on the city's outskirts. The fires, which ignited on Wednesday, have impacted regions including Chilibulo, Nayon, La Merced, and Itulcachi.
As of Friday, the Quito Fire Department reported that the blaze in Chilibulo has been fully extinguished and that no further spread has been detected in Nayon. The firefighting effort involves over 350 firefighters, 50 military personnel, 64 vehicles, and three helicopters.
Approximately 45 residents have been evacuated, but no casualties have been reported. The cause of the fires remains under investigation, with Quito Mayor Pabel Munoz urging accountability for those responsible.
The National Risk Management Secretariat has identified 11 active wildfires across Ecuador, with seven now under control. The fires have already burned approximately 7,600 hectares of land.
Firefighters are facing significant challenges due to the intensity of the fires and the difficulties of using aircraft in populated areas. Schools in Quito are closed, and authorities have advised residents to stay indoors.
The current dry season, marked by high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity, has exacerbated the spread of these wildfires.