Ecuador battles seven active forest fires across five provinces

Ecuador's National Secretariat for Risk Management reports seven active forest fires across five provinces as of Friday evening, with Chimborazo and Tungurahua each hosting two. The fires indicate an ongoing environmental emergency, though containment status and affected areas remain unclear. This underscores regional vulnerability to wildfire outbreaks, likely exacerbated by dry conditions.

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