According to reports from the Government of the province, it is expected that on this day the fires will spread towards San Marcos Mountains already the region of Small Mountains.
During Monday night 800 firefighters They worked in the affected areas and indicated that the strong wind made it difficult for planes and helicopters to fly.
Firefighters will continue their work on Tuesday to try to mitigate the flames, despite the fact that the forecast is bleak, as strong winds will continue and temperatures will be close to 26 degrees.
Fire in Villa Berna
At the request of Cordova A National Fire Management Service (SNMF)* command truck is currently operating with 7 combatants/technicians and 1 coordinator, along with 16 brigade members from the NEA National Brigade (Apóstoles). 2 helicopters and 1 AT 802 hydrant plane from the SNMF were also deployed. 1 Command Truck and one sleeping truck.
Chapel of the Mount
One AT 802 water-dropping aircraft from the SNMF was deployed.
Chancaní-Salsacate
At the request of the province, 32 firefighters from the SNMF’s National Brigade South are on their way with vehicles and equipment that will arrive during the course of this Monday. One SNMF water-dropping plane was also deployed and a Commando truck with SNMF personnel was operating until Saturday.
In addition, SNMF technical staff prepare and send special forecasts for active fires, which facilitate the planning of actions on the ground.
The words of the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Córdoba regarding the fires
In view of the fires that have occurred in the province, the Chief of Staff Guillermo Francos communicated with him Governor of Cordoba Martin Llaryoramaking available to it the national resources necessary to deal with the emergency.
For its part, Gustavo Nicola, National Director of Operations of the Volunteer Firefighters of Córdobahe said: “In Córdoba, the volunteer firefighters, the Provincial Fire Management Plan and the Risk Management Secretariat are working in collaboration with the National Fire Management System, there are many resources. In all the hotspots we have had two or three water-dropping planes and helicopters working, as well as, of course, the firefighters’ equipment. In terms of equipment, we are doing very well. With so many hectares burned, we have not had any personal victims, firefighters or civilians.”
Source: Ambito
