Guatemala's president issues natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires rage on

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Guatemala's president issues natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires rage on

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s president issued a natural disaster declaration Wednesday as 44 forest fires continue to burn across the Central American country. President Bernardo Arévalo said that 80% of the fires were started by people.

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Guatemala's president issues natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires rage on

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s president issued a natural disaster declaration Wednesday as 44 forest fires continue to burn across the Central American country. President Bernardo Arévalo said that 80% of the fires were started by people.

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Guatemala declares disaster due to forest fires

There are currently more than 40 forest fires in Guatemala. They cover parts of the country in health-damaging smog. The government has declared a disaster. The cause of many fires could be agriculture. [more]

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Central America - 44 forest fires - state of disaster declared in Guatemala

The Guatemalan government has declared a national emergency due to numerous forest fires.

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In Guatemala, fires are declared a disaster.