Colombia declares a public calamity as a wildfire rips toward Villa de Leyva
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Colombia's government has activated emergency protocols following a devastating wildfire that threatens Villa de Leyva, a historically significant colonial settlement in the northeastern region. The disaster has prompted authorities to declare a public calamity status as flames advance through surrounding mountainous terrain, destroying vegetation and creating hazardous conditions. Emergency response teams are mobilized to protect the town's heritage and ensure citizen safety during this environmental crisis.
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Colombia declares a public calamity as a wildfire rips toward Villa de Leyva
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian authorities declared a public calamity as a wildfire burned through mountains surrounding one of the country’s best-known colonial towns in the northeast, scorching large swaths
