Forest fires in Machu Picchu - in pictures

  • Firefighters work to put out a blaze near the ruins of Machu Picchu. AFP
    Firefighters work to put out a blaze near the ruins of Machu Picchu. AFP
  • The fire engulfed an area about half the size of Vatican City. AFP
    The fire engulfed an area about half the size of Vatican City. AFP
  • Machu Picchu was built more than 500 years ago by the Incas. Reuters
    Machu Picchu was built more than 500 years ago by the Incas. Reuters
  • The fire started after farmers burnt grass and debris to prepare to sow new crops. AFP
    The fire started after farmers burnt grass and debris to prepare to sow new crops. AFP
  • The Incas controlled swathes of South America from what is today southern Ecuador to central Chile. Reuters
    The Incas controlled swathes of South America from what is today southern Ecuador to central Chile. Reuters
  • The site's remoteness has hindered firefighters' efforts. Reuters
    The site's remoteness has hindered firefighters' efforts. Reuters
  • "It has not been possible to get it under control, given the area is quite inaccessible,” said Roberto Abarca of the Cusco risk management and security office. Reuters
    "It has not been possible to get it under control, given the area is quite inaccessible,” said Roberto Abarca of the Cusco risk management and security office. Reuters
  • At least 20 hectares were affected by the fire. Reuters
    At least 20 hectares were affected by the fire. Reuters