Environment

Environment

FIGHTING FIRES IN TOLEDO...

Rangers from TIDE are working to control wildfires in Hopeville, Toledo District, exacerbated by drought conditions and impacting local residents.

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The Burning in Benque

Community members in Benque Viejo Town collaborated to aid residents affected by wildfires in the Vaca Reserve and address food shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Fire Service Working Overtime

The National Fire Service is working overtime to combat wildfires in Western Belize, utilizing all available equipment and staff.

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Blackouts Caused By Drought

A blackout caused by a damaged transmission structure was linked to drought conditions affecting power lines across Belize.

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Can Police Put Out The Fires?

Police are tasked with enforcing new forestry regulations against bush fires during the state of emergency in the Cayo district.

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Smoke Smothers Cayo District

Cayo district residents face polluted air from illegal bonfires, prompting the government to criminalize open burning during the state of emergency.

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Wildfires Out West

Belmopan residents are concerned about air pollution from wildfires as the Ministry of Environment plans to criminalize bonfires during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A Tarpon’s Tale

Belizeans express outrage over illegal tarpon fishing after social media posts show a man with a large fish and a dish made from it.

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Don’t Waste Water

Belizeans are urged to conserve water due to a second consecutive year of drought and current heatwave conditions affecting water supply.

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Another Decade Another Drought

The National Meteorological Service warns of a potential drought affecting several Belizean districts this year, urging water conservation and precautions for farmers and ranchers.

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