Cuenca wildfires during the August 2026 holiday
El Mercurio reported on August 10 that the Cuenca fire department had recorded at least 15 forest fires during that holiday period. According to the department's report cited by the newspaper, more than 200,000 square meters of green areas were affected.
The numbers describe that August holiday period only. They are not a current incident count, a measure of today's air quality, or travel advice.
Source
El Mercurio, August 10, 2026 — fire department report
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