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Red SMN storm alerts for northern Salta towns on April 19
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Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued red storm alerts—the highest risk level—for Sunday, April 19, 2026, in the northern Salta towns of Tartagal, Pichanal, and Orán, warning of severe weather conditions throughout the day.
This Sunday afternoon, the National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred) declared a red alert in the Chonchi commune, Los Lagos Region, due to a rapidly spreading forest fire threatening homes, people, and critical infrastructure. The measure was upgraded from a previous yellow alert, based on data from the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf). The fire, in the Nahuiltad sector near Castro, has affected approximately one hectare of vegetation.
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A forest fire that started on Monday in San Pedro de Melipilla has spread to over 1,870 hectares of vegetation, prompting a red alert and preventive evacuations. Five people have been displaced, and three homes destroyed. Authorities have deployed an extensive operation to combat the blaze.