Two new intentional fire hotspots have emerged in Los Alerces National Park in Argentina, near the town of Trevelin, as authorities combat an ongoing wildfire.
Two new wildfire hotspots were reported in the southern area of Los Alerces National Park in Chubut, Argentina. Authorities have determined that these fires were intentionally set. This incident occurs concurrently with a severe wildfire that has been raging in the park since early December, which has significantly impacted the local environment and wildlife.
The new fires were detected following an alert received by the Department of Fires, Communications, and Emergencies (ICE), which mobilized a team of firefighters to the southern region of the park. These efforts are focused on tackling two active hotspots located in Puerto Ciprés, approximately 800 meters from the northern shore of the Río Grande-Futaleufú. The dual threat of managing both existing and new fires presents a considerable challenge to firefighting efforts.
Environmental agencies are concerned about the implications of these intentional fires on the already strained natural resources and ecosystems within the park. The increased frequency of such incidents may signal a broader issue of arson and environmental negligence, prompting calls for stricter regulations and enhanced protective measures for the national park and surrounding areas.
