Forest Fire in Central Colombia Threatens Tourist Town of Villa de Leyva
Colombia has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fueled by El Nino and drought conditions, according to Al Jazeera.
A forest fire in central Colombia is threatening the tourist town of Villa de Leyva, Al Jazeera reported.
According to the report, Colombia has been battling multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fueled by El Nino and drought conditions.
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- Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva — Al Jazeera — All
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