Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a national emergency last week, and has appealed for international aid, as more than 340 forest fires have destroyed over 42,000 acres across the South American nation since November
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a national emergency last week, and has appealed for international aid, as more than 340 forest fires have destroyed over 42,000 acres across the South American nation since November
by Wagamaga
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a national emergency last week, and has appealed for international aid, as more than 340 forest fires have destroyed over 42,000 acres across the South American nation since November. In the capital of Bogotá, some 40 parks and hiking trails have also been closed since Sunday due to heavy smoke, according to recent reporting in the area, with the Colombian Red Cross assisting some residents in the area already affected by the air pollution. Local news outlets reported fires have broken out between the Samacá and Cucaita principalities, citing Samacá fire department authorities, who say high temperatures and strong winds have caused rapid spreading of the fires. The Colombian army has deployed more than 600 soldiers to aid in the emergency, along with aircraft and vehicles.