{
  "id": 9170481,
  "title": "Villa de Leyva Wildfire is 75% Controlled, But Two Fronts Remain Near Iguaque Sanctuary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/villa-de-leyva-wildfire-is-75-controlled-but-two-fronts-remain-near",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:05:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/22/villa-de-leyva-wildfire-75-controlled-iguaque-sanctuary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A wildfire in Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, has reached 75% containment, but two fronts remain close to the Iguaque Fauna and Flora Sanctuary. The affected area spans approximately 715 hectares, according to Colombia's national disaster agency. Emergency crews continue to battle the blaze, utilizing both land and air resources. The fire started in La Marmolera sector of La Castellana and has spread toward Chiquiza and Sachica. The UNGRD's director, David Santiago Tamayo, is leading the response in Villa de Leyva. Over 19 fire trucks and more than 250 personnel, including firefighters, soldiers, police officers, Civil Defense personnel, Red Cross teams, and national emergency officials, are involved in the operation. The UNGRD is focusing on the La Hondura sector within the Iguaque sanctuary, where dense vegetation and strategic water supplies complicate containment efforts. Authorities are also investigating the fire's origin and suspect it may have been set deliberately. The emergency has raised concerns about water sources and wildlife, as parts of the Iguaque area contain vital watersheds and springs that supply water to Villa de Leyva.",
  "summary": "A wildfire that began Sept. 19 in Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, is 75% controlled as emergency crews continue battling two active fronts near the Iguaque Fauna and Flora Sanctuary. Preliminary assessments by Colombia’s national disaster agency place the affected area at about 715 hectares (1,767 acres). The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) said […]",
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    "Villa de Leyva wildfire 75% contained, two fronts near Iguaque Sanctuary",
    "Affected area spans 715 hectares, Colombia's disaster agency reports",
    "Over 19 fire trucks and 250 personnel battling blaze"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}