The smoke from the fires in the Amazon reached northern Argentina and could reach Buenos Aires

"There is already the presence of smoke that comes from the various fires of Amazonas, Bolivia and Paraguay, Formosa, Jujuy, Corrientes, Catamarca, La Rioja and North Santa Fe", has explained the meteorologist Cindy Fernández this afternoon.

The specialist also explained that "the north wind will bring this smoke to the center of the country, so it could now reduce visibility in Buenos Aires, a process that will worsen over the weekend and next week. ".

About, Daniel RussoThe undersecretary for civil protection of the nation told Telam that there are "fires of small proportions, typical of the dry season, in Catamarca, Salta, Jujuy and La Rioja".

"Fires are caused by drought or fire, but they are small and do not affect visibility," said the official.

About fires in neighboring countries, he explained that "there are several sources of fire in Bolivia, in the Santa Cruz Department, on the border with Paraguay. The affected area is located 800 or 900 km from the border with Argentina. "

Russo also stressed that national firefighters "are able to collaborate, as proposed today President Mauricio Macri, but we have not received orders from Brazil , from Bolivia or Paraguay ".

The brigade that operates in other countries "is made up of 100 people specially trained to deal with forest fires and 100 others who are operational groups," added the undersecretary.

The Amazon concentrates 52.5% of the 2019 fires in Brazil, with more than 71,000 igneous households, which has generated a wave of global repudiation, reinforced by the statement of President Jair Bolsonaro minimizing the danger to the world. ;environment.

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