Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva
- The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fueled by El Nino and intense drought conditions.
- A massive wildfire has broken out in central Colombia, threatening the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, according to local officials.
- The forest fire is near the Andean town in the Boyaca department, with flames engulfing the San Marcos hillside above the colonial architecture and cobblestone streets that attract more than a million visitors annually.
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- The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fueled by El Nino and intense drought conditions.
- A massive wildfire has broken out in central Colombia, threatening the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, according to local officials.
- The forest fire is near the Andean town in the Boyaca department, with flames engulfing the San Marcos hillside above the colonial architecture and cobblestone streets that attract more than a million visitors annually.
Sources: Al Jazeera