A forest fire remains active in the Puertas al Cielo sector of the Ulba parish in the Cantón Baños de Agua Santa, province of Tungurahua, Ecuador. Emergency teams are executing suppression actions to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas, with sustained control efforts being reported. As of Friday, October 20, the National Risk Management Secretariat has stated that there were no affected individuals or damage to homes in the vicinity of the fire.

Technical staff from the Zonal Coordination 3 have been deployed to assist with logistical and operational coordination on the ground. The firefighting efforts involve units from the Baños Fire Department, supported by personnel from Riobamba, Ambato, Pelileo, and Arajuno. Continuous monitoring of the situation is maintained as action teams work diligently to contain and extinguish the fire, prioritizing the safety of the local population.

Last Thursday, in a different area of Baños, reports indicated preparations to deal with potential fire risks. These efforts highlight the proactive approach of local authorities and emergency services in addressing ongoing environmental challenges and safeguarding communities from natural disasters.