BREAKING! Massive Fire Engulfs Residential Areas of Quito, Ecuador
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WORST Fire Disaster in Ecuador’s History, Evacuation Underway
A massive forest fire raging in Quito has forced residents to evacuate their homes.
Ecuador’s President has cut short his international trip to deal with the crisis.
More than 200 firefighters and 65 units of equipment are battling the blaze.
At least 30 water tankers are assisting in the firefighting efforts.
Schools have been closed, and citizens are urged to stay indoors to avoid health risks due to poor air quality.
Authorities suspect the fire was intentionally set and are investigating it as a “criminal“ act.
The wildfire comes amid a severe drought, leading the government to impose planned power outages.
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