Fire catastrophe

Epuyén declares catastrophe as Chubut wildfires escalate

January 13, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI Hoton da AI ya samar

In an escalation of the Chubut wildfires that began January 5—previously linked to arson and prompting Chilean aid—Epuyén's council declared a comprehensive fire, social, environmental, economic, and health catastrophe after flames ravaged over 12,000 hectares. Reignited by winds, the fires have destroyed 24 homes and key sites, prompting high-level visits, donations, and aid requests amid paralyzed local activities.