Overview

• Bolivia reported 720 hotspots and eight active fires, with most heat points in Santa Cruz and threats reaching the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park.
• The emergency order authorizes direct contracting and budget transfers for national, regional and municipal agencies, and the government will brief diplomats to seek outside aid.
• In Mexico’s Sierra San Pedro Mártir, the wildfire has affected about 1,667 hectares, with the Santa Rosa sector at roughly 30% control after 25 water drops and ongoing ground operations; park access remains restricted.
• Zonda winds in Argentina triggered dozens of incidents in Mendoza, including forest and structural fires, toppled trees and power issues, as crews worked new rural blazes near Santa Rosa without reported casualties.
• Salta authorities fought multiple grassfires driven by Zonda, with damage near Villa Los Sauces and airport-adjacent neighborhoods, precautionary evacuations and several people treated for smoke, while Córdoba raised extreme risk alerts and expanded prevention measures.