Overview
- Officials report 22 of 32 detected fire fronts extinguished, yet roughly 10 remain active in the cordilleran zone near Puerto Patriada, Epuyén, El Hoyo and Los Alerces after about 12,000 hectares burned.
- Nearly 295 firefighters are deployed with multiple aerial assets and support from federal and provincial agencies for fire attack, logistics, health assistance and route control.
- Light rains offered partial relief and lowered the danger index, though specialists say 20–30 millimeters are needed to curb behavior and reactivations remain a key risk.
- Thousands were evacuated, at least 24 homes and tourist sites were damaged in recent reports, and two people fighting the fires suffered severe burns, including one in critical condition.
- Political fallout intensifies as President Milei thanks brigadistas, Vice President Villarruel urges tougher penalties, and environmental groups fault wildfire funding under‑execution and proposed 2026 cuts.