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Wildfire out of control: burns over 200 hectares and advances toward solar park
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Wildfire out of control: burns over 200 hectares and advances toward solar park

From Clarín · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A wildfire in Cafayate, Salta, has grown out of control, burning over 200 hectares and advancing towards a solar park.
  • The strong "viento zonda" wind reignited the blaze, which is consuming native vegetation.
  • Civil Defense brigadists sustained burns and smoke inhalation injuries while battling the fire, with firefighters warning of "tremendous" environmental damage.

A wildfire in Cafayate, Salta, has intensified and is now out of control, consuming more than 200 hectares of native vegetation and posing a threat to a nearby solar park. The "viento zonda," a regional hot, dry wind, reignited the flames, exacerbating the situation.

Firefighters and Civil Defense brigadists are on the scene, but the strong winds are making containment efforts extremely difficult. Several brigadists have suffered burns and complications from smoke inhalation while working to control the blaze. The environmental impact is described as "tremendous" by those battling the fire.

The advancing flames pose a significant risk to the local ecosystem and infrastructure, including the nearby solar park. Efforts are ongoing to protect the facility and prevent further spread of the fire, but the challenging weather conditions are a major obstacle.

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Originally published by Clarín in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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