The flames entered the municipal protected area Santuario de las Orquídeas. The alert was issued yesterday afternoon, Saturday, but 24 hours later, forest firefighters are unable to move to the scene to put out the fire. The lack of coordination of authorities prevents a rapid response to the fire.
For three days, a fire in a private property got out of control. The flames advanced towards the municipal protected area Santuario de las Orquídeas dedicated to the care and preservation of the iconic flower, and located about 40 kilometers from Concepción. Two of the fire fronts have entered the reserve while volunteer firefighters await permission to intervene.
From the Indigenous Forest Firefighters of the Chiquitania ‘Jaguares’ they assure that 15 volunteers are ready to go to the area. On Saturday night they carried out an inspection of the place to determine the access points. expect support Township to have the support of motorized.
For its part, the deputy governor of the province Ñuflo de Chaves awaits the arrival of firefighters from the Directorate of Natural Resources to intervene in the fire The first Direna units arrived in Concepción after noon this Sunday and are already inspecting the area.
While both units join forces, It is the community members who live in the affected area who fightwith its limited resources, the fire.
Residents of Concepción lament the delay in the intervention of firefighters. The flames have been active for more than 72 hours and could exceed 100 hours before firefighters can operate in the area.
The lack of coordination between departmental and municipal authorities and volunteer firefighters alludes to political disagreements or prominence to prevent immediate intervention.
The Chiquitania ‘Jaguares’ Indigenous Forest Firefighters Corps has 60 volunteers equipped with their individual material to travel to the Orchid Sanctuary. They only need vehicles to enter the mountain.
The flames entered the municipal protected area Santuario de las Orquídeas. The alert was issued yesterday afternoon, Saturday, but 24 hours later, forest firefighters are unable to move to the scene to put out the fire. The lack of coordination of authorities prevents a rapid response to the fire.
For three days, a fire in a private property got out of control. The flames advanced towards the municipal protected area Santuario de las Orquídeas dedicated to the care and preservation of the iconic flower, and located about 40 kilometers from Concepción. Two of the fire fronts have entered the reserve while volunteer firefighters await permission to intervene.
From the Indigenous Forest Firefighters of the Chiquitania ‘Jaguares’ they assure that 15 volunteers are ready to go to the area. On Saturday night they carried out an inspection of the place to determine the access points. expect support Township to have the support of motorized.
For its part, the deputy governor of the province Ñuflo de Chaves awaits the arrival of firefighters from the Directorate of Natural Resources to intervene in the fire The first Direna units arrived in Concepción after noon this Sunday and are already inspecting the area.
While both units join forces, It is the community members who live in the affected area who fightwith its limited resources, the fire.
Residents of Concepción lament the delay in the intervention of firefighters. The flames have been active for more than 72 hours and could exceed 100 hours before firefighters can operate in the area.
The lack of coordination between departmental and municipal authorities and volunteer firefighters alludes to political disagreements or prominence to prevent immediate intervention.
The Chiquitania ‘Jaguares’ Indigenous Forest Firefighters Corps has 60 volunteers equipped with their individual material to travel to the Orchid Sanctuary. They only need vehicles to enter the mountain.
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