Wildfire in Equador forces evacuations
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A wildfire in Quito, Ecuador, has forced residents to evacuate and prompted President Daniel Noboa to cut short his trip abroad to lead emergency response efforts.
The fire has destroyed homes and left the city blanketed in heavy smoke.
Over 200 firefighters and 65 vehicles are battling the wildfire, with schools closed and citizens urged to stay indoors due to poor air quality.
Authorities suspect the fire was intentionally set and are investigating it as a "criminal and terrorist" act.
Ecuador is also dealing with a severe drought, leading to power cuts across parts of the country.
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19 January 2015, 08:40:12
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