Villa de Leyva declares public calamity as forest fire spreads

The mayor of Villa de Leyva, Colombia, declared a public calamity in response to an ongoing forest fire, directing efforts toward administrative coordination and assistance to affected residents. The declaration signals a significant escalation in the emergency response, though the fire's extent and containment status remain unclear. This underscores the region's vulnerability to wildfires, likely exacerbated by dry conditions.