At least 15 die due to forest fires in Peru


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  • Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024

LIMA, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- At least 15 people were killed in Peru due to the serious forest fires occurring in various parts of the country, Minister of Health Cesar Vasquez said Monday.

"We have reported so far unfortunately 15 deaths, six hospitalized, 128 discharged from hospital and we as the Ministry of Health will always be in an expectant attitude," the official told reporters.

He assured that the authorities will keep alert and continue providing medical support to those affected in the areas hit by the fires, which not only affect the South American nation, but also the region.

Last weekend, the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) said that 222 forest fires had been registered in 23 of the 25 regions of the country this year, of which 51 remained active.

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Monday left for the Amazon region "to continue monitoring the areas affected" by the fires and coordinate actions with local authorities and other institutions.

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