The fire in the field is believed to have started after a vehicle caught fire on the Altas Cumbres route
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High temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity conspired to unleash a large-scale fire in the Córdoba mountains that could have been tragic.
The Secretariat of Climate Risk Management, Catastrophes, and Civil Protection, under the Ministry of Security of Córdoba province, reported on Friday afternoon that efforts are underway to combat a forest fire taking place in Quebrada del Condorito National Park.
El fuego afectó a 14 vehículos estacionados en el predio del Parque Nacional. Quebrada del Condorito
According to the agency's spokesperson, Roberto Schreiner, the fire apparently started when a vehicle caught fire on the side of the road, which caused it to spread across the area's grasslands.
Due to the location of the fire, preventive evacuations of about 130 visitors who were touring the area had to be carried out, and assistance was also provided to nearly 40 vehicles that were in the potential risk zone.
In addition, with striking images, it was confirmed that the fire affected 14 vehicles parked on the national park grounds.
Conditions favorable to rural fires in Córdoba
Current weather conditions, including strong winds, high temperatures, and low relative humidity, are favoring the spread of the flames.
El fuego afectó a 14 vehículos estacionados en el predio del Parque Nacional. Quebrada del Condorito
Personnel from the Provincial Fire Management Plan are working at the site, together with volunteer firefighters from the Icho Cruz, Tanti, Villa Carlos Paz, Bialet Massé, San Clemente, Cosquín, Villa Ciudad América, Los Reartes, Saldán, Mendiolaza, and Villa Allende stations. A contingent of 40 ETAC (Technical Disaster Response Team) agents is also assisting.
Due to the location of the fire within the park, preventive evacuations of visitors who were touring the area are being carried out, and assistance is also being provided to nearly 40 vehicles that were in the area.
Meanwhile, the Secretariat requested that those traveling through the area exercise extreme caution, as there is heavy movement of fire trucks and heavy units heading to the site.
Alert for extreme fire risk in Córdoba
Schreiner recalled that the province is under an extreme alert for forest fire risk during the upcoming Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Similarly, he stressed that it is forbidden to light fires in rural and forested areas. He also asked residents that, if they detect any column of smoke, they immediately notify the nearest fire station or call 0800-888-FUEGO (38346).
