A wildfire in drought-stricken Quito, Ecuador, threatens homes, prompts evacuations, and mobilizes armed forces for firefighting efforts.

A wildfire in Quito, Ecuador, is threatening homes and causing widespread smoke amid the region's worst drought in over 60 years. President Daniel Noboa has mobilized armed forces for firefighting efforts, as the blaze has prompted evacuations and class cancellations. The drought has also led to an energy crisis, resulting in nationwide power cuts, though they were suspended in Quito on Tuesday to support firefighting operations.

September 25, 2024
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