COEN-Indeci, together with the regional authorities, reported that active forest fires are maintained in Cusco, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Junín and Puno, while unfavourable weather conditions persist.
The forest fires recorded during the first week of October left six dead in Cusco and Puno, as well as injured people. COEN-INDECI reported active outbreaks in five regions and new casualties in two districts of Cusco on Thursday, October 8.