environment
enero 30, 2026
Cuerpos especializados intensifican labores para controlar nuevo incendio en el Parque Henri Pittier
Caracas, 29 Ene. AVN.- El Cuerpo de Bomberos Forestales y Protección Civil, junto a un grupo de voluntarios, trabajan desde la noche de este miércoles en el control y extinción de un nuevo incendio registrado en el Parque Nacional Henri Pittier, ubicado en el estado Aragua.
TL;DR
- A new wildfire has started in the Henri Pittier National Park, located in Aragua state.
- The fire, which began in the Camburito and La Placera sector, has affected at least 7.2 hectares.
- Over 95% of forest fires are caused by human actions, according to the Minister of Ecosocialism.
- Wildfires have significant impacts on biodiversity, water resources, and human health, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
- Scientific studies indicate that forest fires release larger quantities of invisible gases that contaminate the air than previously estimated.
- This air contamination rivals emissions from vehicles, industries, and heating systems globally.