Peru: Fire burning on road to Machu Picchu kills 1
A fire near the access route to Machu Picchu in Peru has resulted in one death and two injuries. The blaze, caused by controlled agricultural burning, spread rapidly due to dry conditions and high winds.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the environmental risks posed by agricultural practices near world heritage sites and the potential impact on tourism infrastructure.
One person has died and two others have suffered burns in a fire near the main access route to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
https://p.dw.com/p/5NiW0 The Incas built Machu Picchu in the 15th century Image: Laurent Davoust/Zoonar/picture alliance Advertisement A blaze was burning near the main access road to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru , leaving one person dead and two injured, officials said on Saturday.
The fire began on Friday in the Sacred Valley of the Cusco region, which also includes the Ollantaytambo train station — the busiest for travelers visiting Machu Picchu.
"We have one elderly person who died in the flames and two others with second-degree burns," Miguel Osco, head of the Cusco Regional Office for Disaster Management and Safety, told RPP radio.
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