A fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the upper section of the Huemul Hotel on Avenida Bustillo facing Lake Nahuel Huapi. All guests and staff were evacuated with no injuries reported.
The fire started after 3 p.m. and produced visible columns of smoke in the area. Various firefighter units worked to contain the flames and prevent spread to other sections of the complex.
The incident disrupted vehicle traffic along Avenida Bustillo, a main road in the city. Authorities have not yet released information on the causes or extent of material damage.
The Huemul Hotel has over 90 rooms and forms part of Bariloche's historic tourist landscape. Cooling and inspection tasks continue to assess the situation.
