Colombia closes Iguaque sanctuary as fires burn 1,480 hectares in Boyacá

Colombia's National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) reports wildfires in Boyacá have affected 1,480 hectares, with 715 hectares (89%) inside the Iguaque Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, prompting its temporary closure. The fires threaten a protected Andean ecosystem and visitor safety; containment status and cause remain unclear. This is part of a broader pattern of fire activity in the region, but the sanctuary closure marks a notable escalation in environmental impact.