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Firefighters battle flames that have ravaged 60,000 hectares in Argentina's Patagonia

3 February 2026
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2026-02-03 10:19

Firefighters, volunteers and neighbors help fight a fire in the area of Route 71, in the Argentine region of Patagonia that was sparked by strong winds and high temperatures - forcing the road to be closed. After almost 24 hours of work, the firefighters managed to control the fire. The wildfires have already scorched more than 60,000 hectares in the region, according to official data.

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