Overview
- Officials said the blaze began Tuesday around 5:30 p.m. but was not formally reported until the following afternoon, allowing it to advance across dry vegetation.
- Early tallies estimate at least about 100 hectares of pastures and eucalyptus burned in the Quiguir area outside the protected boundary.
- Sernanp teams initially contained a burn near the sanctuary, then shifting winds drove flames into the protected area where roughly 40 hectares were affected.
- Park rangers and local residents built manual defense lines and the fire is now controlled as authorities maintain monitoring to prevent reactivation.
- Sanctuary staff reported damage largely to grasslands and shrubs, with Puya Raimondi stands and main wetlands not affected.