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Quito wildfire smoke blankets 100+ neighborhoods; air quality critical
El UniversoLO·EC·3 days ago
A forest fire in Cerro Casitagua continues to burn, with smoke moving toward central and northern Quito. Air quality index is 55, prompting health advisories. The fire's containment status and duration remain uncertain, but the ongoing smoke exposure poses public health risks in the capital.