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Patagonia Wildfires Burn 3,000 Hectares in Argentina, Forcing Mass Evacuations

A red alert has prompted a major firefighting mobilization across eight provinces.

Overview

  • Authorities say more than 3,000 tourists were moved from the Puerto Patriada area, with additional residents leaving nearby towns.
  • Flames have damaged parts of the Comarca Andina, including El Bolson, Lago Puelo and El Hoyo.
  • Roughly 350 firefighters and support crews are working with helicopters, amphibious aircraft and air tankers as heavy smoke limits visibility.
  • Provincial officials report around 3,000 hectares of forest have burned since Monday.
  • Investigators say at least one blaze was deliberately set, and inquiries into the cause continue.