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Peru Reports Zero Active Wildfires After Rains While Local Blazes Stay Under Control

Officials say recent rains and sustained military and brigade operations have extinguished active flames but monitoring and urgent aid are still required

Overview

  • Government agencies reported Friday that no forest fires are active nationwide and Sernanp confirmed the 19‑day Río Tambo blaze has been extinguished.
  • Officials say five incidents in Apurímac, Cusco and Junín remain classified as under control with Armed Forces conducting ground and aerial patrols to prevent reactivation.
  • Preliminary INDECI assessments record heavy damage including thousands of hectares burned in Apurímac, crop losses in Junín and Cusco, destroyed homes and people affected.
  • Community leaders from the Asháninka river basin say roughly 12 communities and about 600 families lost yuca, banana and cacao crops and are asking the state for food, water and protective gear for volunteer brigades.
  • Authorities warn that smoldering roots and trunks can reignite fires so sustained monitoring, completion of the EDAN damage assessment and medium‑term work on reforestation and livelihood recovery are next priorities.