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Three Active Fires Reported in Cundinamarca Towns

Cundinamarca Governor's office reports three active fires in Viotá, Bojacá, and Guataquí while citing agricultural burning bans.

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Three active fires are currently burning in the municipalities of Viotá, Bojacá, and Guataquí in the Cundinamarca department. [1] Jorge Emilio Rey, governor of the Colombian department of Cundinamarca, reported on 2026-09-01 that three forest fires remain active in the department. [2] The Governor's office reminded the public that Circular 012 of 2026 is currently in effect and strictly prohibits agricultural burning. [3] Authorities in Cundinamarca said that the forest fire in the municipality of Viotá, which had been reduced by 98% the previous day, reignited during the night of 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-01. [4] On 2026-09-01, two other forest fires were active in Cundinamarca: one in the municipality of Bojacá and one that began in Nariño and later spread into Guataquí. [5] Governor Jorge Emilio Rey reported that the fire in Viotá was reduced by 98% the previous day but reactivated during the night. [6] The most critical fire is located in the vereda J.J. Merchán in Viotá, where 20 emergency response units are currently working to control the flames. [7] The regulation imposes sanctions on individuals or entities found to be in violation of the agricultural burning ban. [8]
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  1. Three active fires are currently burning in the municipalities of Viotá, Bojacá, and Guataquí in the Cundinamarca department. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
  2. Jorge Emilio Rey, governor of the Colombian department of Cundinamarca, reported on 2026-09-01 that three forest fires remain active in the department. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  3. The Governor's office reminded the public that Circular 012 of 2026 is currently in effect and strictly prohibits agricultural burning. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
  4. Authorities in Cundinamarca said that the forest fire in the municipality of Viotá, which had been reduced by 98% the previous day, reignited during the night of 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-01. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  5. On 2026-09-01, two other forest fires were active in Cundinamarca: one in the municipality of Bojacá and one that began in Nariño and later spread into Guataquí. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  6. Governor Jorge Emilio Rey reported that the fire in Viotá was reduced by 98% the previous day but reactivated during the night. · Caracol Radio
  7. The most critical fire is located in the vereda J.J. Merchán in Viotá, where 20 emergency response units are currently working to control the flames. · Caracol Radio
  8. The regulation imposes sanctions on individuals or entities found to be in violation of the agricultural burning ban. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
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