Raging wildfire covers Ecuadorian capital in smoke
A wildfire raging in Quito has forced residents to flee their homes and Ecuador’s president to make an emergency return from abroad.
Wildfire rages in Ecuador's drought-stricken capital
A raging wildfire filled Ecuador's capital of Quito with smoke and threatened homes on Tuesday as authorities rushed to control the blaze at a time when a historic drought has stretched resources and patience.
Ecuador battles wildfires near capital as drought grips South America
About 2,000 firefighters, rescue workers and members of the military are battling blazes around Quito. Firefighters in Ecuador are working to contain a number of wildfires outside the country’s capital, as several South American nations struggle with the effects of widespread drought and record-setting blazes.
Buckets of water used to fight wildfire as drought grips Ecuador
A wildfire threatens homes and stretches resources as Ecuador faces its worst drought in over 60 years::4, 2024:: Quito, Ecuador:: Maria Cristina Davila, Resident“Firefighters can’t work because they don’t have the equipment they need.
Ecuador capital 'under attack' from five wildfires
Firefighters battled five blazes on the outskirts of Ecuador's capital Quito on Wednesday, as wildfires continue to rip through South American nations turned into tinderboxes by droughts linked to
Raging Wildfire in Quito Amid Historic Drought
A devastating wildfire engulfed Quito, Ecuador's capital, filling the city with smoke and jeopardizing homes. Authorities are struggling to control the fire, exacerbated by a historic drought depleting resources.
Quito mayor sounds alarm over 'critical' wildfire threatening Ecuadorean capital
The mayor of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, warned that the city was facing a critical situation as clouds of ash and smoke from five simultaneous wildfires enveloped the region
State of emergency declared in Ecuadorian capital due to wildfire
QUITO, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- A state of emergency was declared on Wednesday in Ecuador's capital Quito as wildfires continue to devastate parts of the city, said Mayor Pabel Munoz. The decision was made by Quito's Emergency Operations Committee after assessing damage from a massive fire in the Guapulo area in the eastern part of the city.
Wildfires Threaten Ecuador's Drought-stricken Capital
The Ecuadorian capital is covered in a blanket of orange smoke as at least five forest fires rage northeast of the city. Drought has sent fires burning out of control across South America, including in Bolivia,
Wildfires Ravage Drought-Stricken Ecuador Capital, Armed Forces Deployed To Fight Fire
A raging wildfire filled Ecuador's capital of Quito with smoke and is threatening homes, as authorities rushed to control the blaze at a time when a historic drought has stretched resources and patience.
Heavy fires rage in Ecuador's capital
Heavy fires are raging in Ecuador's capital Quito. Due to the country's worst drought in 60 years, water reserves for the fire fighters are limited.
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Quito Facing 'Critical' Wildfire Threat, Mayor Says
Quito, enveloped on Tuesday by clouds of ash and smoke from five simultaneous wildfires, is facing a "critical" situation, according to the mayor of the Ecuadoran capital.
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Six hurt in Ecuador as firefighters battle blazes choking capital
Firefighters and helicopters were battling five forest fires Wednesday on the outskirts of Quito that have left six people ...