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Ecuador battles eight high-impact forest fires; four still active
El UniversoLO·EC·about 19 hours ago
Quito has recorded 57 forest fire emergencies so far in 2026, an 18-incident increase (46%) over the same period in 2025. The rise suggests worsening dry-season conditions or response gaps; underlying causes and containment status remain unspecified.