There are currently four active fires in the province. Some 600 firefighters, supported by seven water-dropping planes and six helicopters, are working to combat the fire.
Volunteer firefighters continue their arduous battle against the Fires in several areas of the province of Córdoba. With the support of seven water-dropping planes and six helicoptersfirefighters from different barracks are working tirelessly to contain the flames.
Currently, there are registered Four active outbreaks in the province. The most extensive began in Chapel of the Mountspecifically in Dolores, and has spread to Los Cocos, reaching the Las Gemelas area and also reaching San Marcos Sierras. Another important focus is located in the region of Ascochingaaccording to Roberto Schreiner, spokesman for the Córdoba Risk Management Secretariat. “At this time, The most critical situation is in San Marcos Sierras“where homes are most at risk, and all resources are concentrated there,” Schreiner told El Doce.
The third focus is located in Chancaniin the west of the province, while The fourth affects Villa Bernain it Calamuchita Valley. “Are fires that are not connected to each otherbut they are at a considerable distance from each other,” Schreiner explained.
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Deployment and evacuations
During Sunday, some 600 firefighters They worked to fight the fire, and evacuations were reported in the town of San Esteban. Leticia Díaz, Secretary of Government, reported that Five houses were completely destroyed and several more resulted damaged in fences, corrals, water tanks and cables.
“We had to evacuate the entire town.. We were several days without lightwhich affected the water supply, as it could not be pumped. The situation is devastating. In just 10 minutes the sky darkened, ashes began to fly and the air became unbreathable. Fortunately, we managed to evacuate the families.“, said Díaz in dialogue with journalist Andy Ferreyra, from PERFIL CÓRDOBA.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, There were no fatalitiesalthough the fire has caused ravages local fauna and native forests.
Investigation into intentional fires
The Government of Córdoba has asked the Justice to accelerate the investigations to quickly identify those responsible for the intentional fires. “We hope that the detainees receive the full weight of the law“, the provincial administration said in an official statement.
The 25, 29 and 30 year olds involved are said to have caused the accident in a Lot of a stay in the area and the flames They were quickly controlled by the Volunteer Fire Department and ETAC personnel. The three men have already been transferred to a police station and are at the disposal of the courts.
Source: Ambito
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