Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed that the fire in Gualanday, Tolima, was under control, following a risk to the gas pipeline: “Strict surveillance”

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that a forest fire in Gualanday, Tolima, has been brought under control. The blaze had posed a direct threat to a local gas pipeline, prompting the government to maintain a state of strict surveillance in the affected area to ensure the infrastructure remains secure.

The government has been engaged in a coordinated operation to combat ongoing forest fires in the Tolima region over the past three days. President de la Espriella emphasized the national government's commitment to the region, stating that resources have been mobilized to support local efforts and assist those impacted by the emergency.