Cali in flames during Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration: fire on the road to Cristo Rey

On Friday, August 7, coinciding with the celebration of the Battle of Boyacá, the city of Cali experienced a turbulent day marked by both political events and emergencies. The city hosted the presidential inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella for the first time in its history, with ceremonies held at the USC Arena and the Pichincha Battalion.

Simultaneously, the city faced a significant security and environmental emergency as a fire broke out along the road leading to Cristo Rey. The convergence of the presidential inauguration events and the wildfire created a highly agitated atmosphere in Cali throughout the day.