Monitor this situation.

Unsubscribe anytime.

[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [INTERNATIONAL]

2 clusters · 3 sources · 24 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 17 days ago

Forest fires in Catamarca province

Overview

Forest fires have impacted the Catamarca province, exacerbated by Zonda wind conditions. An early August blaze in the Ambato department, caused by a fallen electricity cable, led to the closure of Provincial Route 4 and power outages in El Rodeo and Las Juntas. While containment efforts were underway and electricity was partially restored, the incident occurred alongside national debates regarding Fire Management Law reforms.

By late August, a significant wildfire in the Aconquija area of the Andalgalá department burned approximately 296 hectares. Difficult topography and adverse weather hindered containment efforts. This incident contributed to a broader trend in the province, with authorities reporting a total of 165 forest fires throughout the year, affecting roughly 6,568 hectares.

Entities

Plan Infoca · Aconquija · Raúl Jalil · Provincial Route 4 · Catamarca Province

Timeline

17 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Aconquija forest fire burns nearly 300 hectares in Catamarca
A forest fire in Aconquija, Catamarca, has destroyed nearly 300 hectares. High winds and difficult terrain are complicating containment efforts by local brigades and firefighters.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
Catamarca forest fire contained, road closed and power restored
A Catamarca forest fire forced Route 4 closure, caused power outages, and was contained as officials inspected the site amid Senate debate on fire‑law reforms.

Sources

elmonterizo.com · losprimeros.tv · sanfernandodigital.com.ar