Quito Fire Scorches 5 Hectares; Avenida Oriental Closed for Cleanup

A fire in Quito's Itchimbía and La Vicentina neighborhoods burned five hectares, prompting closure of Avenida Oriental as firefighters cool the area and remove damaged trees. The incident is localized, with no reported casualties or property damage beyond vegetation. The closure disrupts local traffic but has no broader economic or geopolitical implications.