Overview
- The wildfire began on Saturday, August 29, near the Uyo Uyo archaeological complex in Yanque and has spread over dry grassland since ignition.
- As of August 31 the blaze remained active with strong gusts hampering control efforts and smoke reaching Coporaque, Yanque and Chivay.
- Local municipal workers and community members have opened containment lines while the regional emergency center COER Arequipa monitors the incident and officials request additional support.
- Authorities report no injuries, no confirmed damage to the archaeological site and no homes affected so far.
- Separately, a large wildfire in Tiquillaca, Puno, killed an 80-year-old woman, caused burns to another person and prompted calls for urgent aid after locals reported heavy livestock and pasture losses.