Overview
- National and regional authorities have mobilized a coordinated response that includes ground brigades, the military and air operations using a C-27J Spartan with the 'Guardián' tank and MI-17 helicopters with helibaldes to make water drops in Cusco.
- Meteorological service Senamhi issued a red alert for Oct. 11–16 warning of no rain, low humidity, higher daytime temperatures and afternoon wind gusts that increase ignition and spread risk in the highlands and Amazon.
- Official tallies vary: Indeci/COEN reported 50 recent fires with 34 active and 16 controlled while Midagri said 19 fires remain active, reflecting ongoing assessments across multiple departments including Cusco, Puno, Ayacucho and Apurímac.
- A fire in the Rayampata sector of Calca, Cusco reached pre‑Hispanic hydraulic works and the Qorimachaqwayniyoc archaeological site, and cultural authorities have restricted access pending an on‑site damage evaluation.
- Prevention and relief efforts are being strengthened through Midis' PAIS program operating 245 tambos in 17 regions, legal warnings and fines for provoked burns, and targeted aid such as seed and feed deliveries to affected livestock owners.