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Wildfire Surge Overwhelms Las Termas as Blackout Follows Transnoa Line Damage

Authorities say negligent burns and fierce winds turned small ignitions into fast‑moving fires.

Overview

  • Volunteer firefighters reported 22 pasture and brush fire interventions in five days, with crews still working across several fronts through the weekend.
  • A major blaze ignited near the Automóvil Club Argentino complex by the Autódromo Internacional and the lake roundabout.
  • Fires in El Bracho, Tucumán, damaged Transnoa supply lines and caused a citywide outage in Las Termas as restoration efforts continued.
  • Municipal Servicios Públicos backed the response with cistern trucks while leaders highlighted severe strain on the volunteer-based force.
  • No fatalities or damage to homes were reported, and officials renewed prevention guidance such as halting pasture burns and clearing combustible debris near residences.