# Fire at Lake Titicaca's Shore

> Smoke from a fire near Lake Titicaca's shore threatens homes near Espinar Island.
- Title: Fire at Lake Titicaca's Shore · Infobae | Shortify
- Summary: Smoke from a fire near Lake Titicaca's shore threatens homes near Espinar Island.
- Keywords: lago titicaca, puno, isla espinar, incendio, totorales, salcedo, humo, Infobae
- Source: Infobae — https://infobae.com/peru/2026/11/09/incendio-consume-totorales-en-las-orillas-del-lago-titicaca-y-humo-alcanza-viviendas-cercanas-a-la-isla-espinar-en-puno
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- Topics: lago titicaca, puno, isla espinar, incendio, totorales, salcedo, humo, news
## New fire at Lake Titicaca shore
A fire broke out in Puno's Salcedo area on November 9, 2026, burning totorales near Espinar Island.
## Smoke threatens nearby homes
Smoke from the fire reached homes near Espinar Island, causing concern for residents exposed to the smoke.
## Dry vegetation fuels fire spread
Dry vegetation and strong winds in the region increased the risk of the fire spreading to other areas with dry plants.
## Fire affects local wildlife
The fire threatens wildlife habitats near Lake Titicaca, reducing totora availability for local communities.
## Previous fire damaged 200 hectares
A fire in late October damaged 200 hectares of totorales near Uros Chulluni and Chimú islands.
## Residents evacuate with totora
Residents left the area carrying totora, a plant used for animal feed, as the fire spread.
## No official damage estimates
No official figures exist for the area burned or damage caused by the current fire.
## Fire risks tourism and livelihoods
The fire threatens tourism and livelihoods of communities that rely on Lake Titicaca's resources.
## Key takeaway

A fire in Puno's Salcedo area burned totorales, spreading smoke to homes near Espinar Island.