Fires in Córdoba: Cáritas Argentina helps those affected

The central region of Argentina, more specifically the province of Córdoba, is experiencing critical moments as a result of numerous fires that cause damage and force communities to abandon their homes to escape the fire.

More than 1,000 firefighters are working in the area to contain the active outbreaks. There are areas where the fire was controlled but it is feared that the weather conditions will reignite the flames, and others where populated areas are already out of danger.

The fires began the first week of September, and intensified in recent days, especially in the Punilla and Calamuchita area, destroying almost 50,000 hectares.

In conversation with Radio Rivadaviathe Minister of the Environment of Córdoba, Victoria Flores, clarified that “the different sources of fire are somewhat reduced in terms of their activity,” but “it does not mean that they have ceased.”

In this framework, Cáritas Argentina directed its task to collaborating with the emergency situation that the brothers from Córdoba are going through.

To do this, those who wish to collaborate with the affected families can enter caritas.org.ar/emergencia.

Cáritas Córdoba, for its part, is carrying out a campaign to obtain drinking water for those affected by the fires. Those who can collaborate should bring their donations to the Cáritas headquarters in the City of Córdoba: Av. Vélez Sarsfield 929, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Av. Armada Argentina 398, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 hours.

If you have any questions, contact +54 9 351 6342627. Donations are also received under the alias CARITAS.CORDOBA indicating “Fires” in the reason or subject of the transfer.

It is expected that on Wednesday afternoon, President Javier Milei will visit Córdoba, where he will meet with the governor, Martín Llaryora.