Colombia Wildfire Threatens Tourist Town Villa de Leyva

A massive forest fire near Villa de Leyva, Colombia, has consumed 40 hectares and threatens the popular Andean tourist town. President Abelardo de la Espriella pledged full state resources as aircraft, a military helicopter, and firefighters from Bogota join containment efforts. The blaze is among 18 active wildfires nationwide, fueled by record heat and severe El Nino-driven drought.