CÓRDOBA.– During the early hours of today, firefighters managed to contain the fires in the southern area of Punilla, in the province of Córdoba. The only active outbreak is in La Tomita, in the department of Tulumba, in the north. Yesterday was a day of anguish and despair because the heat, the wind rotations and the drought caused the flames to get out of control and take them to the edge of homes in the area of Carlos Paz, San Antonio de Arredondo and Cabalango.

The Secretary of Climate Risk Management of Córdoba, Claudio Vignetta, indicated that around 4 o'clock today the firefighters managed to contain the fire in Punilla. “At 4 o'clock some drops fell. We were working until 6 at El Fantasio, which was busy. “Everything is controlled, with an unstable perimeter,” he described.

In any case, he warned that there are planes flying over to audit the situation and ash guard. The little rain recorded cooled the land somewhat.

Last night the interim mayor of Cabalango, Carla Bruno, ordered the town to be evacuated. The flames caused an environmental disaster, in addition to the anguish and fear of the residents since the fire reached some houses and surrounded the Villa Piren complex. About 11 fire crews were deployed to the scene.

Yesterday afternoon, the most desperate situation was experienced in the vicinity of Villa Carlos Paz, where the flames gained strength and height. “If it weren't for the firefighters and the police, we would all burn. I have never seen anything like that in my life. We managed to put it out with everyone's help. The fire was almost inside my house and surrounded us,” Ana, a neighbor from the Altos del Valle neighborhood, told the media.

At least 800 people were transferred to Tanti, since the flames threatened residents and the density of the air made it impossible to breathe.

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