High temperatures combined with strong gusts of wind have exacerbated forest fires in Chubut in recent hours. According to the Argentine News Agency, this situation has worsened in southern Argentina, leading provincial authorities and fire teams to reinforce firefighting efforts in several rural and forest areas. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued yellow and orange alerts for various sectors of Chubut, as adverse weather conditions favor the spread of active flames and the ignition of new fire fronts. Brigade members, water-dropping planes, and volunteer firefighters worked in coordination to contain the fire fronts, while the need for support from neighboring provinces or the nation is being assessed to reinforce operations in more complex areas. The reactivation of the flames has led to intensified preventive measures and warnings in rural communities and wooded areas. In this regard, the population is urged to take extreme precautions and avoid any actions that could generate new fire sources, such as the use of open fire outdoors or sparks from machinery. Furthermore, constant monitoring of meteorological changes is being carried out to adjust firefighting and prevention operations.
