Since January 5, devastating forest fires have ravaged Patagonia, destroying more than 40,000 hectares of forests and farmland. The intensity and speed of the flames overwhelmed protocols in the town of Cholila and four surrounding valleys, surpassing the technical capacity of rescue teams. Authorities are currently taking advantage of a climate window to carry out cooling and ash‑guarding tasks to prevent new outbreaks amid rising temperatures. The crisis coincides with the worst drought in decades in Chubut, a factor that has worsened the danger and complicated firefighting efforts. Experts warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of such fires in the region.

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