Govt battling “deliberately set” forest fires in Karisparu, Region 8
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The Civil Defence Commission is leading a multi-agency operation to fight forest fires in Karisparu, Region 8. Authorities state the fires were deliberately set. Initial reports suggest the blazes began with the burning of waste. The update was provided on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Last Updated on Sunday, 8 November 2026, 14:58 by Written By Denis Chabrol The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Sunday said a coordinated multi-agency operation was underway to tackle ongoing forest fires in Karisparu, Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni) that authorities say started with the burning of waste. “Initial reports indicate that the fires were deliberately set […]