Fire in the Nahuel Huapi Park: the flames have already consumed more than 3,500 hectares

Fire in the Nahuel Huapi Park: the flames have already consumed more than 3,500 hectares

The number was informed by authorities of the place, demonstrating concern about the situation. The fire started last yearbut still could not be controlled.

In fact, The operations began more than three weeks agobut the weather factor this Monday complicates the work of the firefighters and rescuers.

Furthermore, according to the National Weather Service (SMN), the region is with orange indices due to “very high risk of fire”, so the authorities ask for extreme care to avoid serious consequences.

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Firefighters carry out operations to reduce the intensity of the flames.

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The weather can aggravate the situation

Another issue reported by the SMN is that for this Monday there will be all day gusts of between 40 and 50 kilometers per houralthough with a drop in temperature for the remainder of the week with maximums that will not exceed 20 degrees.

The local authorities detailed that the entry from Los Rápidos to Los Alerces Waterfall Circuit will remain restricted until further notice and only the circulation of authorized vehicles.

The start of the flames is believed to have occurred in mid-December during a thunderstorm. This may have been generated because lightning struck one of the trees and since it is an area to which there is no access, the flames intensified quickly.

Even so, there is extreme risk, drought, and the climatic factor, tourists and locals are requested to respect the indications and don’t set fire in prohibited places.

Forest fire in Tandil

A forest fire of great magnitude was unleashed this Monday afternoon in the Hill of the Crossa few meters from the Paseo del Bicentenario, in Tandil. The flames are advancing rapidly, affecting a significant area between this busy promenade and Villa del Lago.

Firefighters are working intensively in the area while traffic remains restricted in the vicinity. The main access to the scene of the accident, through López de Osornio Avenue, is under control to guarantee the safety of the neighbors.

Extreme drought and high temperatures complicate extinction taskswhile the irregular terrain characteristics increase the challenge for emergency teams. Despite the efforts, the spread of the flames remains an imminent risk.

Source: Ambito

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