INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
the enhancement of firefighting efforts by better allocating resources.It includes supplying firefighters with personal protective gear and
essential tools.Since November, the nation has grappled with 1,384 fires, primarily in forested areas, destroying over 7,344
hectares.Alarmingly, human actions ignite 80% of these fires, a fact underscored by the Villa Nueva landfill fire that affects 33
endangering lives and worsening health due to increased pollution and harmful particulates.Guatemala Battles Wildfires with Emergency
departments.Authorities have urged the public to minimize outdoor exposure, seal their homes against smoke infiltration, and wear masks to
mitigate air pollution risks.The health impact is evident, with 205 people requiring hospital care for pollution-induced
about this issue.He is actively seeking international aid, including aerial support, to swiftly extinguish the fires.Guatemala faces an
annual challenge with wildfires, particularly from November to June, the dry season, exacerbated by agricultural land clearing.This
persistent issue calls for a united effort to safeguard both human health and the environment from the devastating effects of fires.
