WORST Fire Disaster in Ecuador’s History, Evacuation Underway

Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More details: WORST Fire Disaster in Ecuador’s History, Evacuation Underway The mayor of Ecuador’s capital, Quito, described the situation as “critical“ due to thick clouds of ash and smoke. The city is facing five forest fires that erupted simultaneously, creating a serious emergency. According to the mayor, the fight against the flames will not end in the coming hours. He stated that the battle would most likely continue throughout the entire night. As a precautionary measure, over 100 families have been evacuated from affected areas. The Ministry of Education has decided to cancel classes in the Quito district. Huge plumes of smoke were seen rising from the eastern outskirts of the capital. Two major fire hotspots have been concentrated in that part of the city. Many important roads have been closed off due to the spreading fires. In the residential neighborhood of Bellavista, residents formed human chains to help pour water on the streets. The president has ordered the mobilization of the armed forces to support firefighting efforts. Reports of ashfall have been confirmed in the northern parts of Quito. The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has also been affected by falling ash. I welcome everyone to my channel, I want to thank those who support me and watch my videos. And I want to express special gratitude to the sponsors of the channel, because of you I keep doing my work. Naturals hazards in 2023 have become more frequent. We do not know what awaits us in 2025. How global warming and climate change will affect our Earth. Watch the most current news about natural disasters on our channel. My private Instagram page, which is not connected with YouTube is The channel lists such natural disasters as: 1) Geological emergencies: Earthquake, Volcanic eruption, Mud, Landslide, Landslide, Avalanche; 2) Hydrological emergencies: Flood, Tsunami, Limnological disaster, Flood, Flood; 3) Fires: Forest fire, Peat fire; 4) Meteorological emergencies: Tornado, Cyclone, Blizzard, Hail, Drought, Tornado, Hail, Hurricane, Tsunami, Storm, Thunderstorm, Tempest. #fire #news #forestfire #wildfire #ecuador #quito