Tolima Governor Condemns Use of Fire Truck at Local Festivities During Fire Emergency
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- El Espectador
- El Tiempo
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Governor Adriana Magali Matiz Vargas of Tolima has condemned the use of a fire truck to spray water on people during festivities in the municipality of Coello. The incident occurred while the department is under a declared public calamity due to a wave of forest fires. Videos of the event show the vehicle being used for recreational activities and parades. Governor Matiz described the decision as inadmissible and irresponsible, stating that the machine could be needed at any moment given the active fire outbreaks across the region. She called on local authorities to prioritize the protection of life and territory. While the center left source highlights reports from social media claiming residents previously had to fight fires without machinery, the center right source focuses on the general indignation surrounding the event. Mayor Santiago Herrera Yépez has not yet issued a public statement regarding the authorization of the vehicle's use.
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- This source emphasizes the lack of equipment for residents during previous fires and the specific criticisms from the public.
- Centre-right
- This source frames the event primarily as a matter of general indignation and official response.
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