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Forest fire in Epuyén destroys over 200 hectares

A major forest fire in Epuyén, Chubut, has destroyed over 200 hectares. Authorities suspect human negligence or intent as the cause. Over 140 firefighters are working to contain the blaze in a difficult and dangerous terrain.


Forest fire in Epuyén destroys over 200 hectares

A forest fire in the city of Epuyén continues this Wednesday, and authorities in the province of Chubut reported that more than 200 hectares have been affected and that the fire likely started due to human causes. The Undersecretary of Citizen Protection of Chubut, Eduardo Pérez, indicated that the fire began on Monday in the El Pedregoso area and that today the deployed tasks continue, although the fire remains active. 'With the years of experience I have, I don't remember fires of this characteristic in November. This has to do with negligence or with intent,' said Pérez. Likewise, for the moment, investigators do not have any formal complaints or suspects on file.