The forest fire that so far has consumed 5,347.5 hectares of forest in the mountainous area of Pinares de Mayar\u00ed (Holgu\u00edn) has been controlled, although not extinguished, the state media reported this Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the moment the forest fire is controlled, with identified risks. It is not completely extinguished yet, but as a result of the constant action of courageous people, progress is in the right direction,\u201d said the local newspaper \u00a1Ahora!<\/p>\n
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\u201cConditions such as height, wind speed, and water availability make work difficult, but alternatives are being sought to deal with obstacles,\u201d the report said.<\/p>\n
Another report broadcast on state television said that there are still many outbreaks, although \u201cthere is better control in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n
It also pointed out that \u201cthe forces\u201d fighting the fire, made up of personnel from the fire departments and forest rangers, agroforestry enterprises and the Armed Forces, will not be demobilized.<\/p>\n
The Forest Ranger Corps have explained that the fire originated as a consequence of the severe drought affecting the country, the existence of combustible material, the irregularities of the terrain, the dispersion of the sources, and the strong winds favorable to the spread of the flames.<\/p>\n
A preliminary assessment shows losses in biodiversity with significant damage in the devastated area, where valuable species of native flora and fauna abound.<\/p>\n
Forest fire in Pinares de Mayar\u00ed forces evacuation<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n