Officials from the National Risk Management System control fire in Henri Pittier Park

Published at: 21/01/2026 09:05 AM

Officials from the National Risk Management System managed to control the fire in the Henri Pittier National Park, in the Las Cocuizas sector of Aragua state.

The information was released by the Minister of Popular Power for Ecosocialism, Freddy Náñez, through a post on his Telegram channel, in which he indicated that the fire was controlled and completely liquidated the same night of January 20, without subsequent news.

He explained that the event began at approximately seven o'clock in the evening, in the Mario Briceño Iragorry municipality, El Limón parish, El Paseo—UCV sector, within the park's protected area.

He asserted that the control work ended at 11:35 at night, after coordinated and sustained work on the part of the agencies involved.

The operation involved forest firefighters from INPARQUES, park rangers, university firefighters, state firefighters, national and regional civil protection, Bolivarian National Police, as well as community forest brigades from the El Limón sector, Valle Verde and Henri Pittier.

“The joint work made it possible to contain the fire in a timely manner, preventing its spread to other areas of the park,” he said.

The Minister stated that the affected area was 27.06 hectares, corresponding mainly to low vegetation. The cause of the fire is under investigation, in accordance with established technical protocols.

He also highlighted and praised the professionalism, the vocation of service and the unitary work of the fire department, park rangers and community brigades, whose technical and human efforts were decisive in protecting this important natural reservoir.

The Henri Pittier National Park is a plant heritage of high ecological value, essential for biodiversity, climate balance and the well-being of nearby communities.

In that regard, Náñez called for prevention, responsible use of natural space and conscious care for our forests, especially during the dry season. “Caring for our national parks is a shared task. Its preservation guarantees life, water and balance for present and future generations.”

Mazo News Team