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Quito forest fires up 46% year-on-year; 57 emergencies handled in 2026

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.

El Universoabout 7 hours agoECCredibility 27%View source

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Mosaic Score2.0
Confidence0.5
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.3
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