Wildfires in the Argentine Patagonia have intensified again, with at least three hotspots reactivating in the Los Alerces National Park, in Chubut province. More than 35,000 hectares have already been destroyed in the province. “The situation is getting complicated because of the change in the winds and new, secondary hotspots appearing,” Mirantes added. 71 section connecting National Route 40 with Cholila remains completely closed to all traffic due to the advancing fire and for safety reasons. At least 3,000 tourists had to be evacuated from several forest areas near the Andes mountains since January 8.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald January 26, 2026 19:37 UTC