Bolivia Chiquitania wildfire consumes 6,500 ha; air and ground response underway

A wildfire in San José de Chiquitos, Chiquitania, has burned about 6,500 hectares, with smoke hindering aerial reconnaissance and intervention. Civil Defense is coordinating land and air operations using heavy machinery and Bambi Bucket equipment to contain the flames. The fire's scale and ongoing spread indicate a significant environmental and humanitarian risk, though containment status remains uncertain.

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