Central Colombia Forest Fire Threatens Tourist Town of Villa De Leyva
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The flames reach the mountain that borders the town, one of the most tourist in Colombia, located three hours from Bogotá
The flames have already consumed more than 40 hectares of Andean forest and are approaching the tourist town that receives more than a million tourists every year."Villa de Leyva is not alone," said President Abelardo de la Espriella and promised help.
The Government of Boyacá reported that the flames have affected more than 40 hectares and that the emergency has a 30% control, while the authorities maintain the red alert and coordinate the extinction efforts.
Cedarnews.net. . The helicopter that requested the Government of Boyacá is in Tolima and will arrive on Sunday, according to Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara. Cedarnews . .
Bogotá, 20 Sep (Prensa Latina) Colombia's specialized teams are fighting today a forest fire of great proportions that broke out the day before in the municipality of Villa de Leyva, in the department of Boyacá (center-east).The post Combat forest fire in Villa de Leyva, Colombia first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.
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