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Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fuelled by El Nino and drought conditions.

Key facts

  • The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fuelled by El Nino and drought conditions.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:47:33 UTC.

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