The forest fires registered in Peru during the first week of October left six people dead and maintain active outbreaks in five regions: Cusco, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Junín and Puno. According to reports from the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN-INDECI) and the regional disaster risk management offices, the authorities continue with the control, monitoring and extinction of the fire.
According to the Regional Office of Disaster Risk Management and Security of Cuscofive people died in that region. Among the victims are three elderly adults found in the districts of Yanatile, in the province of Calca; Colquepata, in Paucartambo; and Yanahuara, in Urubamba.
Likewise, the death of two brothers aged 11 and 18 was confirmed in the district of Pomacanchi, province of Acomayo, due to burns they suffered during a forest fire.
In Puno, the COEN-INDECI reported the death of Felipe Cjuno Medina82 years old, which occurred on October 3 in the district of Macari, province of Melgar. According to the report, the man suffered a fall when trying to call for help during the emergency and was transported alive to the local health center, where he received treatment for cranial brain trauma and first-degree burns. Later, his death was confirmed.
The reports from Puno also reported people injured with second-degree burns in the district of Pichacanias well as residents who received medical attention in other affected sectors.
Until this Thursday, October 8, the COEN-INDECI reported response work to forest fires in Cusco, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Junín and Puno.
In Cusco, during the morning of this Thursday, control of two new fires began in the districts of Oropesa and Yanatile. These were added to the active accidents in the Laccaya sector, in the district of Velille, province of Chumbivilcas, and in the community of Huiscachani, in the district of Marangani, province of Canchis.
The reports indicate that unfavorable weather conditions, such as high solar radiation, high temperatures and the intense winds in high Andean and jungle areas have contributed to the spread of the fire.
The fires have affected grasslands, native forests and agricultural areas, while authorities maintain actions to control emergencies and care for affected people.
