Wildfires in the Argentine Patagonia have burned nearly 12,000 hectares of land, threatening a power plant, a school and rural properties.
have blazed through nearly 12,000 hectares of scrubland and planted and native forests, threatening local communities, according to firefighting authorities in a report published Sunday.in the Andean region of the Argentine province of Chubut and are putting a power plant and a school at risk as well as affecting rural properties.
The causes of the fires have not yet been established, but Chubut Gov. Ignacio Torres told journalists on Thursday there are indications that one of the biggest active fires was deliberately set. “The wretches who started the fire are going to end up in jail,” Torres said, while announcing a reward of 50 million pesos for anyone who provides information about the incident.“It’s sad to see everything burning. And sometimes you do what you can and it’s not enough. What’s happening is terrible,” he said. Chief-of-staff and spokesperson for the Argentine executive branch Manuel Adorni said on Sunday that 295 firefighters have been deployed for the firefighting operation, which includes 15 aerial resources, fire engines and logistical support from the Armed Forces. In addition to the fire in Chubut, there are active wildfires in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, according to the Federal Emergency Agency. Santa Cruz and Rio Negro have said their fires have been contained, although they remain under emergency status. The wildfires come a year after the worst blazes in decades devastated tens of thousands of hectares in the Patagonia region, Firefighting efforts have been hampered by drought conditions and strong winds, while massive columns of smoke have reduced visibility for responders. Wildfires are common during the austral summer season due to the combination of high temperatures, strong winds and drought that prevail between December and March.NFL player arrested in Northeast Ohio after police say he did not disclose gun15-year-old turns himself in after he allegedly shot, killed his 12-year-old brother: Canton PoliceKevin Stefanski is 7th candidate interviewed as Titans wrap up 1st week of coaching search
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