Ten people, mostly elderly, died due to forest fires in different regions of Peru. There are also 96 injured and 1,876 affected. In addition, 51 active outbreaks were recorded in the mountains and jungle of Peru.
So far in 2024, 222 forest fires have been recorded in recent weeks nationwide. In addition, 152 have been extinguished and 19 have been controlled, according to information from the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci).
The regions most affected by forest fires are Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, La Libertad, Huanuco, Madre de Dios, Pasco, Piura, Tumbes and Ucayali.
7:20
The head of Indeci, Juan Carlos Urcarieguiindicated that in the prevention of forest fires there are responsibilities at the district, provincial and regional levels.
6:50
The congressman of Popular Renewal, Alejandro Munantequestioned that the Government has not prioritized the solution to forest fires in the country.
6:40
Forest fire recorded on 9/14 in the Huariaca district, Pasco province and department, has been extinguished.
Fountain: COEN INDECI
6:33
In CuscoCitizens hold an awareness march demanding a solution to the forest fires that are destroying flora and fauna in different regions of the country.
6:29 Ombudsman requests declaration of emergency in affected regions
“We urge the Executive to declare a state of emergency in areas affected by large-scale forest fires (Amazonas and Ucayali, among other departments), for an effective response from the national Government coordinated with regional and local governments.“, the Ombudsman’s Office expressed through its social networks.
6:18
Forest fire that started on 9/14 in the Huariaca district, Pasco province and department, was extinguished by the National Police, Firefighters of Peru, night watchmen and residents of the area.
6:00
The head of Indeci, Juan Carlos Urcariegui Reyes, said yesterday that there were 49 active fires in Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, La Libertad, Puno, Tumbes, among other regions; however, 20 were controlled.
4:50
Forest fire recorded in the Salloc community, Andahuaylillas district, Quispicanchi province (Cusco) on 9/14, was extinguished by personnel from the district municipality, security and the National Police.
Fountain: COEN INDECI
4:10
A FAP helicopter dropped water to control a forest fire in Amazonas. However, it was unable to extinguish the fire.
4:00
The mayor of Lima, Rafael Lopez Aliagaspoke out about the forest fires affecting several regions of the country, and questioned the fact that international help had not been requested.
3:47
“The population and the authorities must also be called upon to remain calm. More than 60% of the national fires, which exceed 222, have already been extinguished. There are some that are still active.“, said the head of the PCM upon arriving in Iquitos.
3:00
COEN provides information on the fire in the Machahuay district, Castilla province (Arequipa).
14:30
INDECI carries out work to control and extinguish fires in the La Florida district (Pomacochas), Amazonas.
13:15
They registered 10 dead, 96 injured and 1,876 affectedAccording to information from the Ministry of Health, the majority of those who died were elderly.
