Alerta por incendios durante diciembre: el año pasado se reportaron 15 casos en Antioquia
Las autoridades alertaron sobre el incremento de incendios en Antioquia durante las festividades decembrinas. Pólvora, globos de mecha, sobrecarga de ...
TL;DR
- Antioquia authorities have warned of an increase in fires during the December holidays.
- Main causes of fires include fireworks, sky lanterns, electrical overloads, and candles.
- December is a transition month to less rain, increasing fire risk.
- In 2024, there were eleven structural fires and four forest fires in the department.
- Sky lanterns caused four forest fires, burning over 40,000 square meters in 2024.
- Municipal risk management councils have issued guidelines to prevent emergencies.
- Medellín reported 24 fires from fireworks and sky lanterns in the past year.
- Medellín's fire department received 250 new fire helmets, with over $730 million invested.
- Additional investments include three new fire engines and over $11 billion in tools and equipment.