00:00A massive forest fire is burning near Villa de Leyva in central Colombia.
00:04The blaze is spreading across the San Marcos hillside above the historic town.
00:09Authorities say about 40 hectares of native forest have already burned.
00:13Heavy smoke is visible from Villa de Leyva's central square.
00:16The town attracts more than one million visitors every year.
00:20Officials are deploying two aircraft to help fight the flames.
00:23A military helicopter is also joining the firefighting operation.
00:26Crews from Bogota, Tunja, and Boyaça are reinforcing local firefighters.
00:32Colombia is currently battling 18 active wildfires, according to officials.
00:37Severe drought and record temperatures are worsening fire conditions.
00:41Forests across the northern Andes have become increasingly dry and vulnerable.
00:45The extreme conditions are being linked to a strong El Nino pattern.
00:50Authorities are working to contain the fire and protect Villa de Leyva.
00:53The situation highlights the growing wildfire risks during prolonged heat and drought.
00:58Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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