Forest fires in Colombia: Tolima and Santander face fire alert near urban areas
MC Updated 22 / 08 / 2026 - 21: 40 CST An intense wave of drought accompanied by strong wind bursts has unleashed a worrying wave of fires..
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The department has 10 municipalities under red alert due to the extreme temperatures reached in recent days. Completeness of the mitigation work: A force foot of more than 100 troops - composed of the Civil Defense and Fire Corps of the Valley and Antioquia - carries out intense work on the ground. Fire fighters from other regions have arrived to support emergency work.
Furthermore, Photo: Government of Tolima The emergency led the authorities to strengthen the care work together with national agencies.
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The department has 10 municipalities under red alert due to the extreme temperatures reached in recent days.
according to MarcaCompleteness of the mitigation work: A force foot of more than 100 troops - composed of the Civil Defense and Fire Corps of the Valley and Antioquia - carries out intense work on the ground.
according to MarcaFire fighters from other regions have arrived to support emergency work.
according to Semana (CO) — PortadaPhoto: Government of Tolima The emergency led the authorities to strengthen the care work together with national agencies.
according to Semana (CO) — Portada
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