Argentina: Catholic organizations mobilize before serious fires in Patagonia

To the fire that began in mid -January in the area of ​​Epuyén, in the province of Chubut (Argentina), other spotlights were added in recent days that endangered Patagonia and motorized the help of the Argentines with those affected and With the brigades who work to contain the fire.

In Epuyén, it is estimated that the flames consumed more than 3,000 hectares, and the fires now advance on the national parks Nahuel Huapi and Lanín, and on the town of El Bolsón, in the province of Río Negro.

In the last hours, A man died And more than 1,000 people They were evacuatedthe authorities informed through the social network X. The flames already consumed more than 2,700 hectares, and the winds have hindered the work of the fire and brigadist equipment.

The provincial authorities of Chubut and Río Negro denounced that the origin of the flames in Epuyén and in El Bolsón was intentional and committed themselves in the search for responsible, according to Infobae.

Cáritas Argentinaand the diocesan Caritas of Esquel and San Carlos de Bariloche, along with Lake Puelo Parish Caritastheir campaigns began to attend families in this emergency situation.

In Lago Puelo, the parish makes a survey of needs and offers containment and helps the victims.

Meanwhile, Cáritas Esquel, Cáritas San Carlos de Bariloche and institutional development of Cáritas Argentina were present in the area, toured the affected places and brought donations closer.

The team of Caritas Bariloche The families whose homes were reached by the flames, with water, food and support.

The diocesan Caritas of the rest of Patagonia, meanwhile, also work in a network to correct the specific needs in the most affected places.

From Cáritas Lago Puelo, where the fire today is controlled but continues to be a risk zone, they recalled that the institution’s motto in the face of an emergency is: “The help that is most organized is,” he collects Aica.

“Therefore, we continue in permanent communication with the Caritas involved and in dialogue with local and national actors, in order to obtain support for the reconstruction of homes and long -term accompaniment for affected families,” they said.

In El Bolsón, a chapel located in Mallín Drowned was consumed by the flames. The community accepts volunteers in the parish Our Lady of Luján (Sarmiento 2675), where also Inputs are received Essential such as water in drums, non -perishable food, clothing in good condition, Platasul, Colirio, ibuprofen, hygiene and blanket products, among other elements of first necessity.

They are also needed Boltage and XL gloves, borcegos suitable for fire, plastic envelope visual protector, auditory protectors, valve chins, high cotton cane socks. Economic donations are received in alias cura.parroquia.bari

At the same time, they pray for the Virgen de las Nieves to “bring us the rain, take care of all families and help our brigades,” express In their social networks.

Those who wish to collaborate can do so in: www.caritas.org.ar/emergencia.