Big fire consumed part of Cerro El Auqui in Quito

One of the largest fires recorded this time on the hill of Auqui, northeast of Quito, but so far can be controlled due to difficult access to the area. Dozens of firefighters are at the scene trying to stop the advance of the flames that threaten to reach populated areas.

At the moment, traffic police closed the entrance and completely Guápulo Avenue Los Conquistadores. Empresa Electrica Quito suspended the service in various sectors due to the threat of fire at one of its plants located in the Vicentina.

Another fire in the area of ​​Floresta is being controlled by 50 members of the Fire Department. These two fires left a thick cloud in the sky north of the city center that registers a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius.

Firefighters from other provinces

Given the magnitude of fires in different areas, a few minutes ago, via Twitter, the presidene of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, said that at least 17 strong forest fires in the country, so firefighters will mobilize provinces unaffected.

Suspected arsonists arrested

So far there are ten people arrested and charged for causing fire in the Metropolitan District, according to a city statement. The authorities have asked citizens to denounce these acts of violence against the Ecuadorian capital. In addition, the Interior Ministry activated the plan rewards for those who give information of suspected arsonists, with a reward of $ 50,000. You must call cell 0999367572