# Quito warns of high heat and fire risk until Sept 4

Quito authorities warn of high daytime temperatures and fire risks in specific zones until September 4.

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The Metropolitan Command Center (COE) of Quito identified specific zones with high temperature levels effective from September 1 until September 4, 2026. [^1]

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inamhi) maintains Weather Warning No. 65 due to increased daytime temperatures and favorable conditions for forest fires in Quito. [^2]

The annual earthquake evacuation drill in Quito is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026. [^3]

The Municipality of Quito announced that vehicles with license plates ending in 3 or 4 are restricted from circulating in the city on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. [^4]

Sectors including Tababela, Puembo, Tumbaco, Cumbayá, Guangopolo, Conocoto, Alangasí, and Pomasqui are expected to reach temperatures between 24°C and 26°C. [^5]

Approximately 400 establishments have registered to participate in the exercise, including residential buildings, condominiums, companies, non-governmental organizations, and public entities. [^6]

Patricio Carrillo, director of Risks for the Municipality of Quito, stated that the city is currently in the preparatory and socialization phase of the drill. [^7]

Specific schedules, potential road closures, and designated meeting points for the evacuation have not yet been defined. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Metropolitan Command Center (COE) of Quito identified specific zones with high temperature levels effective from September 1 until September 4, 2026. (El Comercio, News)
2. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inamhi) maintains Weather Warning No. 65 due to increased daytime temperatures and favorable conditions for forest fires in Quito. (El Comercio, News)
3. The annual earthquake evacuation drill in Quito is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026. (Diario Expreso, News)
4. The Municipality of Quito announced that vehicles with license plates ending in 3 or 4 are restricted from circulating in the city on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. (El Comercio, News)
5. Sectors including Tababela, Puembo, Tumbaco, Cumbayá, Guangopolo, Conocoto, Alangasí, and Pomasqui are expected to reach temperatures between 24°C and 26°C. (El Comercio, News)
6. Approximately 400 establishments have registered to participate in the exercise, including residential buildings, condominiums, companies, non-governmental organizations, and public entities. (Diario Expreso, News)
7. Patricio Carrillo, director of Risks for the Municipality of Quito, stated that the city is currently in the preparatory and socialization phase of the drill. (Diario Expreso, News)
8. Specific schedules, potential road closures, and designated meeting points for the evacuation have not yet been defined. (Diario Expreso, News)

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