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Colombia declares Tolima wildfires a public calamity

Colombia has declared wildfires in Tolima a public calamity and is investigating suspected arson.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 28, 2026, 3:08 PM UTC.

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The declaration signals a significant emergency requiring expanded public response in the region.

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Colombia Declares Tolima Fires a Public Calamity and Hunts the Arsonists ↗riotimesonline.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

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