NewzColombia faces a total of 15 active forest fires nationwide, with nine of these blazes concentrated in the department of Tolima, according to data released by the Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (Ungrd) at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026. In addition to the active fires, authorities reported that nine other blazes have been successfully brought under control.
The widespread fire activity has caused significant local damage, notably in Cali, where over 70 hectares of land have been burned. The firefighting efforts to contain the flames have also resulted in injuries to personnel, with two firefighters reported hurt during operations.
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