Users on social networks reported a strong fire on the afternoon of this July 30 in the Jaboque Wetland in the town of Engativá, northwest of Bogotá.
Sources from the Official Fire Department of Bogotá They told EL TIEMPO that the emergency is being controlled by the Garcés Navas, Ferias and Kennedy stations. In addition, Cota units support the efforts to contain the flames.
🚨 Strong fire this July 30 in the Jaboque Wetland in the town of Engativá.
🧑🏾🚒The Official Fire Department of Bogotá explained to EL TIEMPO that the emergency is being controlled by the Garcés Navas, Ferias and Kennedy stations.
👉🏾In addition, Cota units support… pic.twitter.com/1ji1Ivbkcv
— EL TIEMPO (@ELTIEMPO) July 30, 2026
In addition, the unmanned aircraft team flies over with drones to strengthen the attack strategy against the conflagration. According to the authorities, the southeast and north sides of the wetland, which corresponds to 80%, are already controlled. It is important to note that the support of the Colombian Civil Defense was activated. So far, no injured, burned or trapped people have been reported.
The causes of the fire in the Jaboque wetland, northwest of Bogotá
Fire in Bogotá. Photo:@BomberosBogota in X.
According to the official report of the Bogotá Environment Secretariat, known by El TIEMPO, and according to preliminary information collected at the scene, “a woman was observed while burning dry leaves with a flammable liquid. Upon noticing the presence of the team that was touring the sector, he left the place on a bicycle. “The competent authorities will investigate these events to establish the causes of the fire and determine possible responsibilities.”
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And he adds: “The competent authorities will investigate these events to establish the causes of the fire and determine possible responsibilities. Furthermore, once the emergency is controlled and when there are safe conditions to enter, “The possible effects on the vegetation and fauna of the wetland will be evaluated.”
Details of the fire according to the report of the Bogotá Environment Secretariat
Fire in Bogotá. Photo:@BomberosBogota in X.
The District Environment Secretariat reported that the emergency was identified and reported by the wetland management team to line 123, at 11:40 am This is a vegetation cover fire, in an environmental protection and conservation area adjacent to the Bogotá River.
“The first fire vehicle arrived between 12:20 and 12:30 pm; however, the conditions of the terrain and the presence of poles and roots prevented its immediate entry. It was necessary to enable access, so direct control work began more than an hour after the report,” details the writing.
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This environmental authority indicated that there are 21 members of the Bogotá Official Fire Department, six vehicles from this entity and a preventive ambulance at the point. The teams carry out control tasks with water and hand tools.
And adds: “Four members of the wetland security team and four Aguas de Bogotá operators, who work on the construction of fire barriers, also support the attention.”
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It is worth mentioning that teams from the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cundinamarca (CAR) and the District Institute for Risk Management and Climate Change (Idiger) are traveling to the scene of the events.
The call of the Bogotá Environment Secretariat to citizens
Adriana Soto, Secretary of the Environment. Photo:Archive.
The Environment Secretariat of Bogotá, directed by Adriana Soto Carreño, called on citizens to “refrain from carrying out any type of burning. The lack of rain, strong winds and dry vegetation facilitate the spread of fire and put biodiversity at risk.”
And he adds: “In the event of any column of smoke or burning, the situation must be immediately reported to Line 123.”
Pedro A. Sánchez
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