# Three Active Fires Reported in Cundinamarca Towns

Cundinamarca Governor's office reports three active fires in Viotá, Bojacá, and Guataquí while citing agricultural burning bans.

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Three active fires are currently burning in the municipalities of Viotá, Bojacá, and Guataquí in the Cundinamarca department. [^1]

Jorge Emilio Rey, governor of the Colombian department of Cundinamarca, reported on 2026-09-01 that three forest fires remain active in the department. [^2]

The Governor's office reminded the public that Circular 012 of 2026 is currently in effect and strictly prohibits agricultural burning. [^3]

Authorities in Cundinamarca said that the forest fire in the municipality of Viotá, which had been reduced by 98% the previous day, reignited during the night of 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-01. [^4]

On 2026-09-01, two other forest fires were active in Cundinamarca: one in the municipality of Bojacá and one that began in Nariño and later spread into Guataquí. [^5]

Governor Jorge Emilio Rey reported that the fire in Viotá was reduced by 98% the previous day but reactivated during the night. [^6]

The most critical fire is located in the vereda J.J. Merchán in Viotá, where 20 emergency response units are currently working to control the flames. [^7]

The regulation imposes sanctions on individuals or entities found to be in violation of the agricultural burning ban. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Three active fires are currently burning in the municipalities of Viotá, Bojacá, and Guataquí in the Cundinamarca department. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)
2. Jorge Emilio Rey, governor of the Colombian department of Cundinamarca, reported on 2026-09-01 that three forest fires remain active in the department. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. The Governor's office reminded the public that Circular 012 of 2026 is currently in effect and strictly prohibits agricultural burning. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)
4. Authorities in Cundinamarca said that the forest fire in the municipality of Viotá, which had been reduced by 98% the previous day, reignited during the night of 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-01. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. On 2026-09-01, two other forest fires were active in Cundinamarca: one in the municipality of Bojacá and one that began in Nariño and later spread into Guataquí. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
6. Governor Jorge Emilio Rey reported that the fire in Viotá was reduced by 98% the previous day but reactivated during the night. (Caracol Radio, News)
7. The most critical fire is located in the vereda J.J. Merchán in Viotá, where 20 emergency response units are currently working to control the flames. (Caracol Radio, News)
8. The regulation imposes sanctions on individuals or entities found to be in violation of the agricultural burning ban. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)

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