Cuenca’s Forest-Fire Season Has Already Burned 46.7 Hectares

Cuenca recorded 51 forest fires between June 1 and July 21, affecting 46.7 hectares of vegetation, according to the municipal risk office.

Where the damage is concentrated

San Joaquín recorded 25 hectares affected. Llacao recorded 3.2 hectares, Tarqui 2.9, and Nulti 2.2.

The practical takeaway

The city is asking residents not to burn agricultural waste without authorization and not to leave cigarette butts or glass in vegetated areas. If you see smoke or fire, report it immediately through ECU-911. For people living near the rural fringe, this is a useful reminder to keep access routes clear and avoid treating smoke as someone else’s problem.

Source: El Mercurio