Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens tourist area

A wildfire is devastating the mountains around Villa de Leyva, a colonial site in northeastern Colombia.

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Authorities declared a public calamity and evacuated residents.

The flames are destroying large areas of vegetation, threatening a major tourist site.

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