Tolima Wildfires
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Colombia's Tolima region faces a severe emergency as wildfires have scorched approximately 20,000 hectares of vegetation. Ten fires remain active across nine municipalities, with some spreading to neighboring Cundinamarca. The governor suspects arson, while residents express alarm as the fires are visible from their communities.
Colombia governor suspects arson in Tolima wildfires that scorched 20,000 hectares
- Over 20,000 hectares of vegetation have been affected by forest fires in Colombia's Tolima department, with 10 fires active in nine municipalities. - The governor of Tolima has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office to investigate the possibility of deliberate arson. - Authorities are deploying significant resources, including aircraft and hundreds of emergency personnel, to combat the f…
'The fire grows before our eyes': Peñalisa residents alert to Tolima fires visible from the zone
- Forest fires in Tolima have spread to Cundinamarca, alarming residents of Peñalisa in Ricaurte. - Over 225 fires have devastated more than 1,500 hectares in Cundinamarca this August, exacerbated by …
'Nearly 20,000 hectares affected by fires': Tolima governor
- The Tolima region in Colombia is facing a severe emergency due to approximately 20,000 hectares being affected by forest fires, exacerbated by El Niño conditions. - Governor Adriana Magali Matiz rep…
Scheduled Power Cuts to Affect 13 Municipalities in Colombia's Tolima Region This Weekend
- Thirteen municipalities in Colombia's Tolima region will experience scheduled power outages on August 21 and 22, 2026. - Celsia, part of Grupo Argos, is conducting maintenance, upgrades, and moderni…
