Fires endanger Quito; firefighters respond to multiple incidents

Quito faced a critical day on Sunday, July 6, 2025, due to multiple forest fires and illegal agricultural burns, prompting a large-scale response from the city's fire department. Firefighters deployed over 85 personnel and 25 units to address three fire emergencies: two forest fires in Sincholagua and Píntag, and an unauthorized agricultural burn in Ilaló, all exacerbated by the transition to the dry season. The fire in Píntag was contained, while the situation in Sincholagua was under evaluation. Authorities attribute the majority of fires to human causes, including agricultural burning and discarded trash fires, and are urging citizens to avoid open flames and report emergencies.