Argentina: Fires reignite in 3 large areas in Chubut, Patagonia

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Despite Governor Ignacio Torres’s statements that the blaze in El Hoyo was fully contained, wildfires reignited on Monday in three major areas of Chubut. Fueled by warm winds, high temperatures, and a two‑year drought in the Patagonian mountain range, the fires have devastated Epuyén, where at least 40 homes were destroyed and two neighborhoods evacuated. New outbreaks were reported near Pirque and the Epuyén hills by the lake of the same name, as well as to the northwest. Meanwhile, Torres has faced criticism for attempting to halt donations to volunteer brigades and social organizations providing logistical support and aid to victims.    #teleSUREnglish #Argentina #Patagonia #Chubut #Wildfires #Epuyén #ClimateCrisis #Solidarity

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00:00Meanwhile, in the Argentinian Patagonia, despite Chubut Governor Ináxio Tójere's statements that the fire was 100% contained,

00:09the blaze that started in El Ollo on January 5th reignited in three large areas.

00:14The fire is being filled by warm winds, high temperatures and a two-year drought affecting the Patagonian mountain range.

00:22A Puyén is a town that was hit the hardest, where at least 40 homes burned down and two entire neighborhoods were evacuated.

00:29On Monday, two large fires reignited, one near Pirque and Epuyén Hills on the lake of this same name, and another on the northwest.

00:38In this context, Governor Ináxio Tójere's has been questioned for attempting to stop donations to volunteer brigades

00:44and social organizations that provide logistical support and assist victims through the Buenos Aires media.

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