A forest fire in Junín de los Andes, Neuquén, has destroyed at least 400 hectares and remains out of control, according to provincial authorities. The blaze is advancing rapidly in the area, raising concerns about its environmental impact.
In Junín de los Andes, a town in Neuquén province, Argentina, a forest fire has ravaged 400 hectares of land. The blaze, which started recently, continues to advance uncontrollably, as reported by Adrián Barrera, the provincial director of Fire Management in Neuquén.
Barrera stated that the fire has not been contained despite the efforts of emergency teams. 'The fire remains out of control,' he declared, noting the challenges in fighting it due to weather conditions and the mountainous terrain of the Patagonian region.
Local authorities have issued alerts to nearby residents, though no mass evacuations have been reported so far. The incident underscores the fire risks in Patagonia during the Southern Hemisphere summer, where dry vegetation aids rapid spread.
TN sources covered the event with videos and real-time reports, showing the flames' advance. The exact cause of the fire has not been specified, but investigations are underway to determine if it was intentional or accidental. The provincial response includes deploying firefighters and water-bombing aircraft to limit the damage.
