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Río Negro Declares Yearlong Fire Emergency

The measure shifts wildfire policy toward prevention through strict bans with swift penalties to curb human-caused ignitions.

Overview

  • Decree 1104/25 is now in force for one year across Río Negro as authorities brace for a high-risk spring–summer wildfire season.
  • Outdoor fires are banned in balnearios, campgrounds, tourist complexes, rural establishments and recreational properties.
  • Concessionaires of these sites must intensify vigilance and prevention or face severe fines for noncompliance.
  • Officials ordered immediate criminal and patrimonial action against anyone who causes a fire, whether through negligence or intent.
  • The order unlocks special administrative and financial tools to reinforce brigades and speed mobilization, while similar emergencies in Neuquén and newly in Chubut point to a region-wide response.