What is happening with wildfires in Argentina?

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Wildfires in Argentina's Patagonia have destroyed over 15,000 hectares, leaving villages unrecognisable. The fires are unprecedented in scale, worsened by severe drought, reduced snowfall, and lower river levels. Environmental groups cite climate change and drought as main drivers, while some blame government budget cuts for weakened firefighting. The cause is under investigation, with suspicions of deliberate arson in at least one major blaze.

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Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

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Wildfires have destroyed homes and over 15,000 hectares in Patagonia 7s
Locals say fires are worse due to drought and reduced snowfall 19s
Environmental groups link fires to climate change and severe drought 1m 0s
Budget cuts have weakened Argentina's fire management service 1m 9s
Authorities are investigating, with a reward offered for information 1m 23s

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Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

France 24

5 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

A village in Patagonia has become unrecognisable after wildfires destroyed many homes.

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

France 24

5 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

Locals report this year's wildfires are unprecedented in scale.

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

France 24

5 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

Fires are worsening due to severe drought, reduced snowfall, and lower river water levels.

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

France 24

5 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

Over 15,000 hectares of vegetation have burned in just over a week.

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

France 24

5 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

Environmental and indigenous groups attribute the fires to the worst drought in decades, intensified by climate change.

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

France 24

5 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

Some blame Argentina's president for budget cuts that have weakened the National Fire Management Service.

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

France 24

5 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the wildfires.

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

France 24

5 hours ago

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

One major blaze may have been set deliberately; a reward is offered for information.

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