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.
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
Smoke from wildfires threaten homes, cloak sky in Quito
A massive wildfire broke out in Ecuador's capital on Tuesday (September 24), putting citizens on alert for evacuations. Quito's mayor, Pabel Munoz, said the situation was "critical" and demanded citizens avoid moving so that firefighters could travel freely across the city.
State of emergency declared in Ecuadorian capital due to wildfire
A state of emergency was declared on Wednesday in Ecuador capital Quito as wildfires continue to devastate parts of the city said Mayor Pabel Munoz
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 cli
Fires continue to threaten residential areas outskirts of Ecuador’s capital city
Wildfires on the outskirts of Quito were affecting air quality in Ecuador's capital on Wednesday, as authorities advised people to stay indoors.
Forest Fires In Ecuador's Capital
GMT Quito 2 km QUITO Map data: OSM Forest fires in Ecuador’s capital The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.
Ecuador: Wildfires near Quito cause massive smoke clouds
On September 24, 2024, @la.gabygol shared a video from Quito, Ecuador, showing a large cloud of smoke while traveling on the road. The smoke is from wildfires burning outside the capital as Ecuador battles the effects of widespread drought and record-breaking fires.
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Ecuador: Massive Wildfire Erupts In Quito Prompting Evacuation, Arson Suspect Arrested
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Quito residents take stock of damage from massive wildfire
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Ecuador battles wildfires near capital as drought grips South America
Firefighters in Ecuador are working to contain a number of wildfires outside the country’s capital, as several South American ...
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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 ...
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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Ecuador: Forest Fire On Quito Outskirts Leads To Injuries, Road Closures
A wildfire broke out on the outskirts of Quito on Tuesday, September 24, resulting in at least six injuries as of Wednesday.