‘The land will be left as ashes’: Why Patagonia’s wildfires are almost impossible to stop – The Guardian

Wildfires in Argentine and Chilean Patagonia have burned more than 90,000 acres of land since January 5. In Chile alone, at least 18 people have been killed this month as a result of the fires. While efforts to contain the flames are ongoing, outbreaks can rapidly reignite with a single gust of wind or heatwave. […]