“We mobilize all the areas that are part of the Interministerial Council for Fire Management with the objective of fighting the fires in Tandil”. In turn, he specified that the Ministry of Security deployed 3 Police helicopters, 4 fire engines, 10 trucks with rapid attack equipment, 18 logistics trucks, a forestry UTV, a command unit and a hydrant plane.
Through a publication in X, Kicillof also made it clear that he will carry out a support process for those who have been affected by the fire. “We are going to continue accompanying the municipality and the affected neighbors with the resources they need.”
On the other hand, he thanked the mayor Miguel Lunghi “for the joint work and the personnel who carry out tasks in the area for their enormous work.”
Although the causes of the fire are unknown, the rapid spread was due to high temperatures and the severe drought affecting the city and its surroundings.
To close his message, Kicillof remarked: “Once again these sad events show us the importance of strengthening prevention and becoming aware of the care that must be taken to prevent further repetition, fundamentally when the climate generates conditions of extreme danger.” “.
The fire hits the Cerro de la Cruz de Tandil
The flames broke out this Monday afternoon in the Hill of the Crossa few meters from Paseo del Bicentenario, in Tandil. The fire is advancing rapidly, affecting a significant area between this busy promenade and Villa del Lago.
This Tuesday, the Firefighters personnel from the Central Headquarters and Villa Italia, and volunteer firefighters from Vela and Gardey continued carrying out their work. According to local media, the head of the operation, deputy commissioner Diego Ibáñez, informed the population of Tandil that “although the fire is currently contained, “There are some active outbreaks on the northeast and east flank, close to the Sierra de Las Ánimas.”
Tasks have already been carried out recovery and hydration of personnel on a 700-meter journey. Likewise, the brigade members are waiting this morning for the arrival of troops and air resources from the Ministry of Security of the Province of Buenos Aires to reinforce the tasks carried out.
In addition, in Villa del Lago two operational bases were set up in conjunction with communal authorities, Civil Defense, Red Cross and SAME to control the outbreak. Meanwhile, Circulation will be restricted between the roundabout on Av. Saavedra Lamas and Av. Don Bosco, and the Monument to the Founder.
Source: Ambito
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