In response to the spread of level 03 forest fires in the central part of the country, in the Junín region, various grassroots social organizations, such as the Asháninka Central of the Ene River (CARE) and the Regional Government of Junín, have deployed efforts to contain their spread, which threatens native communities of the Asháninka ethnic group, as well as flora and fauna. The fire that started on October 4 in the native community of Cutivireni has already ravaged 250 hectares of forest.
CARE said more than 70 brigade members are working to prevent the fire from reaching the Pamaquiari annex. Likewise, local community members are helping with firefighting efforts in Boca Tiveni and other areas near native communities.
CARE demands immediate support from the Regional Government of Junín and the Executive Branch
In an official statement, CARE demanded an immediate and effective response from the Regional Government of Junín (GORE Junín) and the National Government, with the resources, equipment, and assistance necessary to address this situation.
“Our brigade members are working to prevent the fire from reaching the Pamaquiari annex. Today, our brigade members are putting these capabilities at the service of other communities, but they lack sufficient resources to continue tackling this emergency. There is not enough food to supply the brigade members and firefighters, tools for firefighting operations are lacking, and more firefighters need to be brought in to contain the spread of the fire.
We urgently call on institutions, organizations, and the public to provide food supplies and resources to sustain the work of those on the front lines. We cannot wait for the situation to escalate to level 4 before mobilizing the necessary resources. An urgent response is needed, with more personnel, equipment, food, and assistance to strengthen containment efforts and prevent the fire from continuing to spread,” they stated.
For its part, the Regional Government of Junín reported that around 80 people, including firefighters, brigade members, and residents, are participating in efforts to contain the fire. Likewise, GORE Junín has deployed two helicopters and buses to transport firefighters and respond to the forest fire.Peru: Asháninka brigades organize to help fight forest fires in the central part of the country
In response to the spread of level 03 forest fires in the central part of the country, in the Junín region, various grassroots social organizations, such as the Asháninka Central of the Ene River (CARE) and the Regional Government of Junín, have deployed efforts to contain their spread, which threatens native communities of the Asháninka ethnic group, as well as flora and fauna. The fire that started on October 4 in the native community of Cutivireni has already ravaged 250 hectares of forest.The CARE organization informed the public that more than 70 brigade members are working to prevent the fire from reaching the Pamaquiari annex. Likewise, local community members are helping with firefighting efforts in Boca Tiveni and other areas near native communities.
CARE demands immediate support from the Regional Government of Junín and the Executive Branch
In an official statement, CARE demanded an immediate and effective response from the Regional Government of Junín (GORE Junín) and the National Government, with the resources, equipment, and assistance necessary to address this situation.“Our brigade members are working to prevent the fire from reaching the Pamaquiari annex. Today, our brigade members are putting these capabilities at the service of other communities, but they lack sufficient resources to continue tackling this emergency. There is not enough food to supply the brigade members and firefighters, tools for firefighting operations are lacking, and more firefighters need to be brought in to contain the spread of the fire.
We urgently call on institutions, organizations, and the public to provide food supplies and resources to sustain the work of those on the front lines. We cannot wait for the situation to escalate to level 4 before mobilizing the necessary resources. An urgent response is needed, with more personnel, equipment, food, and assistance to strengthen containment efforts and prevent the fire from continuing to spread” they stated.
For its part, the Regional Government of Junín reported that around 80 people, including firefighters, brigade members, and residents, are participating in efforts to contain the fire. Likewise, GORE Junín has deployed two helicopters and buses to transport firefighters and respond to the forest fire.
