unknown
Forest fire suppression
The Nicaraguan Army, consistent with the motto 'We are the people themselves uniformed working for their own benefit', on March 2 and 3, 2026.
TL;DR
- The Nicaraguan Army participated in extinguishing a forest and brush fire on March 2-3, 2026.
- The fire was located in the protected area of Cerro Pacaya's slope, near Laguna de Apoyo in Catarina, Masaya.
- The military's quick intervention prevented the fire from spreading to nearby communities.
- The fire impacted 94 manzanas of natural pasture, brush, and forest areas.
- 20 military personnel and 2 transport vehicles were used in the operation.