Overview
- The fire, which broke out on Sunday, August 23, damaged about five hectares of vegetation at the Vivero Forestal in Chimbote, mainly eucalyptus, totorales (reed beds) and carrizales.
- Firefighters from Compañía B-33, municipal crews and Seguridad Ciudadana worked through the night using tanker trucks to control reactivated hotspots and bring the blaze under control.
- The Diócesis de Chimbote, which runs the Vivero, suspended public visits on the day of the fire and the site remains closed while authorities carry out inspections.
- COER Áncash reported no injuries or deaths and said first-response teams are on site performing definitive area measurements and an active investigation to determine cause and responsibility.
- The Vivero is a prominent recreational and tourist space in Chimbote, so the damage will affect local leisure use and could require restoration and potential liability findings once the probe and measurements finish.