Wildfire Sweeps Through Quito As Ecuador Battles Historic Drought Crisis
25 Sep 2024 17:56 PM IST
A wildfire in Quito, Ecuador, spread rapidly through residential and forested areas, fueled by a historic drought. Authorities, including the armed forces, were deployed to control the blaze, which threatened homes but caused no fatalities. Power cuts across the city were suspended as firefighting efforts continued into the night.