Forest fires in Pichincha County, Ecuador, continued to burn for 4 days, and burned around 300 hectares.
Ecuador’s official media on November 5, the forest fire in Cayambe City,
Pichincha Province, in the north-central part of the country, has been burning for 4 days, and thick smoke can be seen from the capital Quito.
Cayambe City Fire Department stated that the fire broke out on the evening of November 2nd.
As of the morning of the 5th, 6 fires had been recorded.
The local fire department and the staff of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources of Ecuador participated in the fire fighting together. However, the hot climate and dry vegetation make it difficult to extinguish fires.
It is reported that the fire is the most serious in the eastern part of Kayanbe City.
It is estimated that the fire has burned about 300 hectares. The fire fighting is still ongoing.
The specific cause of the fire is still under investigation. The impact of the fire on the water source has caused concerns among nearby residents.
