Residents worried as wildfires cause havoc in Colombia: Video
Wildfires in parts of Colombia are having devastating effects on the lives and livelihoods of citizens.
Residents of a small town nearby, in Aipa, are worried about the effects of the heat from the fires on their health and their vegetation.
The fire hit parts of the Huila region, affecting several lands across the mountain.
According to residents, they fear the fires may eventually drive them out of their habitats.
"None of us can stand the heat anymore, we feel like we are being driven out of our habitat, just like the animals. The vegetation, as you can see, the scenery is devastating," an affected resident, Marlenys Morales told the AFP.
Forest fires have destroyed thousands of hectares of farmlands in Colombia as the country faces high temperatures.
President Gustavo Petro, in January, declared a natural disaster and ordered for funds to be diverted from other budget items towards containing the blazes while appealing for international aid.
