As the effects of climate change become increasingly evident, Latin American countries are facing complex circumstances when it comes to defending themselves against forest fires — and urban fires. In Argentinian Patagonia, fires have destroyed more than 10,100 hectares (24,958 acres) of native forests, including areas of Nahuel Huapi National Park. There are also active fires in Chile that have killed three firefighters. Astrid Arellano writes about it here: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/02/after-la-fire-crisis-reaches-latin-america-from-mexico-to-argentina/