Forest fires in El Bolsón: more than 25 families were evacuated

Forest fires in El Bolsón: more than 25 families were evacuated

New forest fires They began to expand last Thursday in El Bolsón, In the province of Black Riverand more than 25 families were already evacuated. The flames aroused the concern of authorities and inhabitants, since could extend to the housing zonebeyond the natural areas.

However, they already reported that the fire descended, ruling out that The shelters would have been affected for the incident. The Brigadistas work fighting itand ask that it be circulated with caution by the place, so the route remains cut from Villegas to the tourist city.

He its development continues on the trunk road of Blue drawer And they indicated that it expanded towards the path of Wharton. From the locations of Drowned mallin, high mallin and corner Inalef The smoke columns can be observed.

Meanwhile, they will continue to evacuate the areas of Guadal, climb of Seguel, Mallín del Medio, La Aldea, Grandma Pastora and Callejón de Zúliga. They also warned the population that lives between Carrasco and School 214since in the event that the worsening situation must be evacuated.

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What did the authorities say

The authorities found in the area stated: “The provincial government and all the institutions involved They work together to face the fire. ” They also warned that “Fire can advance without control by forests “.

“People housed in shelters, PThey will erode in place until tomorrow For a matter of practicality, but they are not in danger, ”they said.

“From the municipality, together with the intervening institutions, we work in the Coordination Center to attend those who need it. In addition, the Ministry of Education The province has made available school establishments in case of being required for accommodation of neighbors, ”they said.

As reported, the Municipal Emergency Committee (COEM) analyzed the situation with Forest Fire Prevention and Fight Servicein addition to the government, the police and firefighters of El Bolsón.

They also tirelessly work the Area Hospital, National Gendarmerie and Civil Protection. These three parts held their first meeting, in order to DEliminate a fire fight program.

New fire focus in Puerto Madryn

A new fire focus also originated in Chubutthis time the nearby Puerto Madryn And it is out of controlafter having spread rapidly by the strong winds.

The fire started in a rural areanorth of Puerto Madryn, and already covers more than 50 square kilometers. According to the first reports, the flames They would have started as a consequence of the fall of lightningin the middle of the storm that broke out in the early hours of this Thursday.

The fire affected a rural area, near the Route 1and at risk of expanding towards Route 2which forced the brigades to redouble the efforts. However, the bursts between 70 and 80 kilometers per hourcomplicated the task of emergency equipment.

Source: Ambito

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