Belize Forms Task Force in Response to Surge of Wildfires

The Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management has welcomed a new task force in response to the surge of wildfires observed throughout the country. The National Wildfire Response Task Force was designed to provide immediate response to wildfires affecting Belize, particularly those in the Toledo and Cayo districts. The task force is to be led by the National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO, and is comprised of the National Fire Service, the Forest Department, the Belize Defense Force, Astrum Helicopters and several other key stakeholders. The task force met today and is coordinating several operations across the country, including the improvement of fire responses in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, response to threats in the Elijio Panti National Park, and continued support of communities in the Toledo District being affected by fires.