members of the body Bogotá Firefighters Meanwhile, another fire broke out in the area. Eastern hills of the capital.
The fire was reported around noon on Wednesday, along with another fire in the town that was brought under control. Bolivar City.
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mayor of Bogota, Carlos Fernando Galán assured on the X account that the new emergency was reported from the top of “El Cable”.
2 fire brigades were dispatched to intervene in the fire. It will start by dropping water from helicopters to extinguish the flames.
neighbors in the area and Students of Javeriana University assured that the smoke was dense. Those traveling around the mountains are recommended to use a face mask.
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The emergency adds to the fire that has already lasted three days and it took more than 300 people working in the sky and on the ground to contain the fire.
According to the reports given by the authorities, More than 10 hectares of vegetation were affected by the flames.
Likewise, Mayor Galán stated this morning: It is stated that the fire may have been caused by a poorly controlled bonfire.. For this reason, he invited citizens to stay away from these practices in these days of extreme heat.
• Incineration agricultural waste or plant material.
• Do not throw matches, glass or cigarette butts on the ground.
• Do not throw waste in green areas.
• Do not use gunpowder or fireworks.
• If you see a fire or something burning Report the situation immediately to Line 123.
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