A man reportedly told police he started a campfire to make coffee and lost control of the flames due to strong winds, leading to huge fires amid a heat wave.
Massive fires encroached upon Argentina’s central Cordoba province overnight, destroying dozens of homes, forcing hundreds to evacuate and killing farm animals amid an intense heat wave.
“Civilians are suffering breathing difficulties, and there are a large number of dead farm animals. The fire remains active,” the volunteer added. Eight firefighting planes and two helicopters were also deployed. Local media reported that residents attempted to moisten the land with water from their swimming pools.“I call on the population to respect the indications of the firefighters and authorities who are working in the affected areas,” he said.“The most important thing is to save lives; wherever evacuation is necessary, it will be done.
Local media reported that a 27-year-old man, accused of starting a fire earlier this week, was detained.
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