# Colombia battles massive wildfire

https://mins.news/en/item/67049

- France 24, 2026-09-21 09:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/colombia-battles-massive-wildfire

> Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the centre of the country is now partly under control. About 250 firefighters, aided by volunteers, have been fighting the blaze since Saturday, with roughly 200 hectares affected.

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