Forest fires kill three
Three firefighters have been killed and many more injured in more than 17 forest fires across Ecuador. Authorities have offered rewards of up to $50,000 for information on suspected arsonists, and about ten people have so far been arrested. People in the worst affected areas are have been leaving their homes in case the fires should get worse. The summer heat and lack of rain has made the situation even more hazardous. President Correa says he has contacted Venezuelan authorities, who will send helicopters, and he will also ask Brazil, Colombia and Peru for support.
I’m With Stupid photo
Correa is pictured with a boy who is wearing an “I’m with Stupid’ T-shirt, the arrow pointing at the President. The hashtag #IAmWithStupidMashi has inspires thousands of tweets from Correa’s detractors, while his supporters are using the more polite #WeAreWithYouMashi.