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LIMA — Peruvian firefighting He mainly controlled wildfires near the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu on Friday, but remained wary of the possibility of a strong wind resurrection near the high ancient cities of the Andes.
The fire, which swallowed about 30 hectares (74 acres) on Tuesday, or more than half the area of the Vatican City, began with farmers burning grass and debris in preparation for sowing new crops. I did.
The Ministry of Culture said late Thursday that the fire was 90% extinguished and the incident did not affect tourism in the area.
The difficulty in accessing the mountainous areas hindered the efforts of firefighters.
The Office of Civil Defense's Risk Management Department said in a statement that about 70 people, including firefighters, police and experts, are working to stop the fire, and the team is wary of the area on Friday. He said he stayed at.
Machu Picchu is a complex of stone structures on the top of a mountain, built by the Inca Empire over 500 years ago. The Inca Empire dominated a large area of South America, from what is now southern Ecuador to central Chile.
The breathtaking archaeological site that made the surrounding Cusco region one of Peru's top tourist destinations is considered one of the seven new wonders of the world. (Report by Marco Aquino; edited by Marguerita Choy)
