Environmental
Wildfire emergency in Patagonia, Argentina
A major wildfire broke out in Argentina's Patagonia region, threatening Los Alerces National Park and forcing evacuations.
Recent reports indicate a significant wildfire event in Argentina's Patagonia region, specifically in Chubut province, where fires have spread near Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The blazes have consumed tens of thousands of hectares of forest and grassland, releasing dense smoke and prompting evacuations of local residents and tourists. Authorities have deployed hundreds of firefighters to contain the flames, which are being exacerbated by hot, dry conditions linked to climate change. Environmental groups have raised concerns that budget cuts to Argentina's environmental and firefighting agencies have weakened the country's ability to respond effectively to such emergencies.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 08:04 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 08:04 UTC
- Source
- Mongabay
- Connected threats
- Not provided