He forest fire which is valid from the 25th to Los Alerces National ParkIn the Patagonian province of Chubut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, 2,300 hectares have already been burned, according to reports. EFE official sources from the park administration and those responsible for extinguishing the fire.

Currently, adverse weather conditions – particularly strong gusts of wind and high temperatures – are plaguing troops stationed in the area and periodically disrupting their work in the area.

According to the Director of Operations of the National Fire Service, Andres Bosch, 70% of the areas affected by the fire are located inside the protected area.

The parkland affected by the fire mainly consists of transitional Andean vegetation.

Danilo Otaño, mayor of Los Alerces National Park, assured.

This is not the most important area of ​​the park in terms of ecological value. The larch sector (native coniferous species of Argentinean and Chilean Patagonian forests) is not affected.

About 250 federal troops from the administration of national parks, from the provinces of Chubut and the province of Cordoba are fighting the fire in seven sectors affected by the fire.

In addition, six air assets are deployed in the area, including two fire hydrant aircraft and three helicopters. An amphibious aircraft will join the operation this afternoon.

To the meteorological difficulties are added the complexity of the terrain – the fire develops on the mountainside – and constant drought This is affecting Los Alerces National Park, which saw virtually no rain in January when very high temperatures were recorded.

Authorities confirmed EFE that the fire started in two different sources, the origin of which is still being investigated by the court, since Authorities suspect this was intentional.