Overview
- Roughly 12,000 hectares have burned, with dangerous activity continuing near Puerto Patriada–Epuyén, El Hoyo and Los Alerces.
- Thousands were evacuated, about two dozen homes and tourist facilities were reported damaged, and two people fighting the fires suffered severe injuries.
- A joint operation fields about 295 federally deployed brigadistas alongside provincial teams, with hydrant planes, helicopters and extensive logistical support.
- Isolated showers lowered the fire danger from very extreme to high, yet officials warn that sustained rainfall would be required to secure containment.
- Chubut offered a 50 million peso reward and will join the case as complainant, as national leaders publicly thanked crews and Chile signaled readiness to assist.