Ecuador Declares Emergency Amid Forest Fires and Water Shortages
Ecuador declares a 60-day national emergency as forest fires and water shortages intensify, affecting over 10,000 hectares in the south.
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Bolivia Declares National Emergency Amid Raging Forest Fires
Bolivia has declared a national emergency due to relentless forest fires, enabling swift international support to combat the escalating crisis, Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo announced.
Wildfires Ravage Over 685,500 Hectares in Mongolia
Wildfires in Mongolia have devastated over 685,500 hectares of forest and grassland this year, with 90 fires reported—a 19.3% increase from last year.
Wildfires Near Athens Brought Under Control After Weekend Blaze
Forest fires near Athens have been brought under control after a weekend blaze that caused evacuations and claimed the life of a 45-year-old man. Strong winds and dry conditions fueled the fires.
Invasive Plants Fuel Forest Fires in Bogota, Experts Warn
Experts warn that invasive plant species like eucalyptus and pine are intensifying forest fires in Bogota, adding fuel to blazes that have shrouded Colombia’s capital in smoke.
Guatemala’s Firefighters Face Rising Forest Fires Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
Guatemala faces a surge in forest fires as COVID-19 lockdown measures strain firefighting efforts, leading to severe ecological damage.