Disaster● ElevatedSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
Colombia battles massive wildfire
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · South America
Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the centre of the country is now partially under control. Around 250 firefighters, supported by volunteers, have been battling the blaze since Saturday, with some 200 hectares affected. Camille Corcoran takes a closer look.
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