WATCH: Wildfire Hits Chemical Warehouse in Colombia, as Hazmat Teams Deployed | Times Now World

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A fast-moving wildfire ignited an industrial chemical warehouse in the El Charquito and Chusacá sectors of Soacha, near Bogotá, prompting a major emergency response and the deployment of specialized hazardous materials (Hazmat) firefighting teams. Fueled by dry weather and strong winds, the blaze spread rapidly from surrounding vegetation into the facility, raising immediate concerns over potential toxic chemical exposure. Authorities from the Cundinamarca Fire Department and Bogotá Fire Department established containment perimeters to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent industrial sites, urging local residents to avoid the area while an investigation into the cause remains ongoing. #colombia #wildfire #soacha #bogota #hazmat #breakingnews #topnews #worldnews #usnews #chemicalfire #emergency #disaster In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read full coverage: https

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