Overview

• The blaze began around midday along the Altas Cumbres route when a roadside vehicle caught fire, according to provincial risk officials.
• Flames spread into Parque Nacional Quebrada del Condorito, burning highland grass under strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity.
• Authorities evacuated about 130 visitors without injuries and reported no immediate threat to nearby homes.
• Roughly 14 parked vehicles at the park entrance were destroyed as crews cleared hikers from interior trails.
• Multiple fire brigades and at least five water-bombing aircraft remained engaged with active fronts, with an extreme alert in force and a hotline for smoke reports (0800-888-FUEGO).