One month after its onset, the fire in the southern part of Nahuel Huapi National Park, located approximately 65 kilometers from Bariloche, has devastated more than 6,400 hectares of forests. To combat the fire, camps have been established in Los Rápidos, Lake Roca, and Lake Los Manzanos, with a rapid response to needs in these critical areas.
For safety reasons, water activities have been restricted on Lakes Steffen and Los Moscos, where the Fire Boss amphibious plane is operating. A cold front is expected to arrive, bringing wind gusts of between 50 and 70 km/h, which could intensify fire activity in the most affected areas.
According to the Emergency Committee, in coordination with the local Forest Fire and Emergency Control Department, preventive and combat measures are being taken. More than 100 people are working on logistics and coordination efforts, while about 100 firefighters are on the front lines, supported by local residents and staff from the Río Manso Lodge.
Last Thursday, a new fire outbreak was detected on Cerro Colorado, fueled by the cold front. The popular tourist attraction has restricted access, with teams and firefighters deployed in the area. Meanwhile, the absence of fires in other areas of the park has been confirmed.
The National Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for the Bariloche region and its surroundings, anticipating wind gusts of up to 90 km/h. The strategy of the firefighters focuses on protecting the communities near the Los Alerces waterfall, the most vulnerable to the advance of the fire, with direct aerial attacks and transportation of personnel and resources via helicopters and planes.
Park authorities are urging visitors to stay informed and take precautions in case of possible alerts and restrictions. Aerial and ground surveillance continues to monitor the fire situation, with prohibitions on using vessels in certain areas to ensure the safety of everyone in the affected region.
