Natural Hazards Monitoring - 19 July 2024

Wildfires 

Ecuador

On 18 July 2024, the Ecuador Risk Management Secretariat provided information on the wildfire situation in the country, reporting there are five active wildfires currently. Between 1 January and 18 July 2024, 631 wildfires have affected in 16 provinces in the country and burned 5,271.84 hectares. The canton of Girón has activated the Emergency Operations Center. Additionally, two people are reported as injured. The report is available from: Secretaría Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos