00:00In other news, a forest fire continues to consume vast areas of the Argentina's Patagonia
00:05province of Chubut.
00:07More than 500 firefighters, volunteer firefighters and support teams are on the scene.
00:12The fire is spreading north from Los Alerses National Park and the area near Villalago
00:18Rivadavia.
00:19On Sunday, hot temperatures and persistent winds caused the fire to behave erratically,
00:24forcing authorities to reinforce cooling efforts.
00:27Chubut Governor Ignacio Torres said 36 firefighters from Cordoba and Santa Cruz will be sending
00:33to deal with rising radiation levels and changing weather.
00:36Authorities warn that the weather will remain poor, while wind and poor visibility will make
00:41flying planes difficult.
00:43The response focuses on teams on the ground, in the forests and in the mountains.
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