disaster Villa de Leyva, Colombia
Wildfire burns around Villa de Leyva in Colombia
290hectares
The wildfire affected about 290 hectares of vegetation.
A wildfire burned vegetation around Villa de Leyva, prompting evacuations, suspended in-person classes and an emergency declaration. Authorities said the fire had affected about 290 hectares and was roughly 50% under control.
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- 290hectares
The wildfire affected about 290 hectares of vegetation.
“about 290 hectares (717 acres) had been affected”
The Villa de Leyva wildfire was about 50% under control.
“the blaze was about 50% under control”
Authorities carried out preventive evacuations near the fire.
“carried out preventive evacuations, including at hotels near the fire”