Overview
- Officials reported 11,970 hectares burned near El Hoyo, Epuyén and Puerto Patriada, with multiple active fronts and evolving assessments.
- National and provincial authorities said 295 firefighters and 15 aircraft are operating, with about 80 additional brigadistas joining local efforts Sunday.
- The fire crossed National Route 40 and threatens a power plant and schools, prompting continued evacuations and protection of homes and infrastructure.
- More than 3,000 people were evacuated and at least 10 homes were destroyed as heat, drought and strong winds under an SMN orange alert hinder containment.
- Prosecutors cited evidence of fuel at the origin point, a 50 million‑peso reward was offered for information, and Chile offered assistance to support operations.