Fire on the slopes Otto Hillin the neighborhood Millibal to BarilocheHe was Restricted After several hours of fighting. The teams continue the tasks of securing hotspots and enhancing control over them during the night, while constant monitoring of the area continues.
This forest fire, which broke out on the northern slope of Cerro Oto, reached its most dangerous point during the afternoon, when At approximately 3:54 p.m., a simultaneous outbreak was detected that required airborne intervention.: An airplane and helicopter reloaded water into Lake Nahuel Huapi to assist teams on the ground.
Neighbors, visibly distressed, cooperated with members of the brigade and prepared for the eventual evacuation.
Everyone remained on alert until 6:20 p.m., when the provincial government reported that the severity of the fire had decreased, although the fire was still out of control.
Two hours later, Forest fire prevention and control service “The fire is contained. They have already surrounded it, although there are active parts in the middle – sectors that have not burned. In any case, work is continuing to control it,” Rio Negro’s SPLIF confirmed.
The operation continued throughout the night, and teams were deployed in all sectors to secure hotspots and strengthen defenses.
The presence of native shrubs, broom and cypress in the area, as well as lack of rain and drought, helped the fire spread, though. The absence of wind prevented the situation from worsening..
The police arrested a young man who was present at the scene of the fire. Police sources indicated, “He was asked what he was doing there, and his answer was hesitant. He was not identified because he did not have documents. An investigation is underway to find out whether he was involved in the case. A file has been opened to determine the origin of the fire and whether there are people responsible for intent or negligence.” Rio Negro newspaper.
SPLIF confirmed that most of the outbreaks started in the same sector, roughly at the end of Corrientes Street, “halfway up the hill.” In addition, they noted that the first fire spots were reported about 150 meters from the vehicle’s path, forcing brigade members to arrive on foot.
The emergency operation included an intervention National Parks, Millipal, Rocca Cora and Campanario firefighters, police and civil protection personnel.
Volunteer firefighters asked the drones not to fly over the fire area so as not to hinder work.
In addition, the road was blocked at kilometer 1,500, near the YPF service station, preventing access to Piedras Blancas, with the aim of keeping the area clear for the work of emergency teams.
Finally, the Forest Fire Prevention and Control Service asked residents not to approach the affected area, avoid obstructing the work of teams and immediately report any plume of smoke to 103.
two forest fires Stay alert North Neuquénwith the outbreak of the disease out of control in areas near Collar and Loncoboyas reported Emergency and Risk Management Secretariat.
Fire in Cerro Caicaineclose to Collaralready consumed About 600 hectares. To contain progress, a Night attack strategyare considered exceptional, which will have interference 20 members of the brigade and medical assistance temple Throughout the process. In addition, authorities evacuated a farm and its livestock to prevent animals from returning to vulnerable grazing areas.
In the surroundings Loncoboylights Ranquilon and El Escorial It extends on either side of me Regional Route 21. In this sector, the response involves collaboration Volunteer Firefighters Unionwhich was published 25 soldiers To start tasks in the morning.
The process you are considering using Two spout planes and Helicopterwhich will start to work on fire Collar And then they will move on LoncoboyThis depends on wind and visibility conditions.
As stated L.M. NeuquénThe regional authorities asked residents to avoid movement in the affected areas and strictly adhere to the instructions of emergency personnel.