# Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens popular tourist area

> The fire in Villa de Leyva, a popular tourist destination about 160km (100 miles) north-east of the capital, Bogotá, began Saturday on a mountain overlooking the town.

- Published: 2026-09-21T17:31:22.779Z
- Updated: 2026-09-21T17:31:22.779Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Villa de Leyva, Villa de Leyva wildfire

## How it developed

- 2026-09-21T17:31:22.779Z - The Guardian World: [Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens popular tourist area](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/21/colombia-wildfire-villa-de-leyva)

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