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Wildfire Surge Cuts Power in Las Termas de Río Hondo

Firefighters report 22 interventions in five days as officials blame burn-offs and urge strict prevention.

Overview

  • Volunteer brigades and municipal water trucks are working on several active fronts near the Autódromo, the rotonda del lago and the Automóvil Club Argentino complex.
  • Transnoa confirmed that fires in El Bracho, Tucumán, damaged supply lines and left Las Termas without electricity as crews work to restore service.
  • Bomberos Voluntarios logged 22 grassland and monte fire responses since Monday, describing an alarming spike under dry, windy conditions.
  • Authorities say many ignitions stem from intentional burns or negligent clearing and call on residents to stop burn-offs, avoid discarding cigarettes and maintain firebreaks.
  • No fatalities or home losses were reported, but volunteers cite heavy fatigue and stretched resources as smoke continues to affect surrounding localities.