Colombian officials say criminal groups could be responsible for some of the forest fires burning in the Tolima province. The governor says the fires have affected large areas during the month, and investigators are looking beyond natural causes.
Officials indicate that certain patterns and circumstances around the outbreaks raise the possibility of deliberate ignition by criminal actors. While the governor’s comments point to sabotage or arson as a potential factor, the reporting describes this as an investigation underway rather than a confirmed finding. The sources align that authorities are assessing the fires’ causes and are considering whether illegal groups are involved.
Across the outlets, the emphasis is on the governor’s assertion that criminal groups may be behind at least some blazes, alongside the broader context that the fires are ongoing and have already burned extensive land. The coverage does not present a definitive attribution, and it frames the claim as part of Colombia’s efforts to determine what caused the fires and how they are spreading.
