At least 20 hectares were affected by the fire. Reuters
Firefighters work to put out a blaze near the ruins of Machu Picchu. AFP
The fire engulfed an area about half the size of Vatican City. AFP
Machu Picchu was built more than 500 years ago by the Incas. Reuters
Handout picture released by the Municipality of Machu Picchu showing firemen working to put out a fire in the bush surrounding the ruins of Llamakancha, a sector in the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, the Inca jewel of Peru's travel industry, in the highlands close to the city of Cusco, on June 28, 2022. (Photo by Jesus TAPIA / Machu Picchu Municipality / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / MACHU PICCHU MUNICIPALITY / JESUS TAPIA" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
The Incas controlled swathes of South America from what is today southern Ecuador to central Chile. Reuters
The site's remoteness has hindered firefighters' efforts. Reuters
"It has not been possible to get it under control, given the area is quite inaccessible,” said Roberto Abarca of the Cusco risk management and security office. Reuters
At least 20 hectares were affected by the fire. Reuters
Firefighters work to put out a blaze near the ruins of Machu Picchu. AFP
The fire engulfed an area about half the size of Vatican City. AFP
Machu Picchu was built more than 500 years ago by the Incas. Reuters
Handout picture released by the Municipality of Machu Picchu showing firemen working to put out a fire in the bush surrounding the ruins of Llamakancha, a sector in the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, the Inca jewel of Peru's travel industry, in the highlands close to the city of Cusco, on June 28, 2022. (Photo by Jesus TAPIA / Machu Picchu Municipality / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / MACHU PICCHU MUNICIPALITY / JESUS TAPIA" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
The Incas controlled swathes of South America from what is today southern Ecuador to central Chile. Reuters
The site's remoteness has hindered firefighters' efforts. Reuters
"It has not been possible to get it under control, given the area is quite inaccessible,” said Roberto Abarca of the Cusco risk management and security office. Reuters
At least 20 hectares were affected by the fire. Reuters
