Fires Aggravated by El Niño Whip Quito and Arouse Concern
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The fire continues to raze hectares of fields and forests on the outskirts of Quito, which has aroused the concern of Ecuadorians. Although forest fires are common at this time of year, they have been more intense due to the weather conditions related to the El Niño phenomenon. The inhabitants have had to cope with drought, forest fires and food shortages.
According to figures from the Quito lobby, the figure represents an area 26% lower than in the previous period but insists on environmental damage
The forest fires have affected almost 1,300 hectares in Quito during 2026, according to the Municipality, which prepares recovery actions
Quito, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The forest fires in Ecuador left from January to date more than 22,000 hectares of vegetation cover burned, a figure that will continue to increase due to the fires that persist today in the country. The post More 22,000 hectares burned by forest fires in Ecuador first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.
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