Fanned Flames: Colombia's Wildfires Worsen Climate Crisis The Andean town of Villa de Leyva is on the brink of catastrophe as a raging forest fire threatens its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets.
The scale of the disaster is stark: 40 hectares of native forest have already been consumed by flames, sending massive plumes of smoke visible from the town's central square.
The deployment of state resources to fight the fire, as pledged by President Abelardo de la Espriella, highlights a broader issue: Colombia's vulnerability to climate related disasters.