Peru Battles Deadly Wildfires, 15 Dead and Thousands of Hectares Scorched

Prime Minister calls on farmers to halt grassland burns as fires spread across 22 regions, exacerbated by climate change.

Wildfires in Peru have resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 3,000 hectares of land burned since July.
Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen urges farming communities to stop burning grasslands, which has been a primary cause of the fires.
The fires have affected 22 out of 24 regions in the country, with significant outbreaks in Cuzco, San Martin, Amazonas, Ucayali, Madre de Dios, and Ancash.
Strong winds, prolonged droughts, and difficult terrain are complicating firefighting efforts, with calls for military aircraft assistance.
Climate change is intensifying the conditions that facilitate the spread of the fires, turning vegetation into highly flammable fuel.