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Emergency crews battle forest fire in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Colombia

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  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)

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Emergency services are working to contain a serious forest fire in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, specifically affecting areas including Cerro El Gordo, Dapa, and Guabinas. The fire was reported around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, with strong winds complicating efforts to control the flames. Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara stated that the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) is coordinating aerial support to reinforce ground operations.

Approximately 50 units are involved in the response. This includes about 40 units from Yumbo, consisting of the municipal fire department, Civil Defense, and the Municipal Risk Management Council, as well as 12 units from the Cali Fire Department. A primary objective for the crews is to prevent the fire from reaching nearby residential areas and homes.

While the total number of hectares burned is still being officially verified, authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze. Firefighters in Yumbo have suggested the fire may have been intentionally set. Both reports align on the factual details of the deployment and the current risks to the population.

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