Through his Twitter account, Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren officially announced Chile’s willingness to collaborate with its neighbor in controlling and extinguishing the fires.

“In times of adversity, solidarity between sister nations and joint efforts are fundamental to addressing shared challenges,” Van Klaveren wrote.

Several wildfires are affecting southern Argentina, particularly the provinces of Neuquen, Rio Negro, Chubut, and Santa Cruz.

For the time being, the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) has ruled out the possibility of the fires spreading to the Chilean side, as the winds are blowing toward the Atlantic.

According to CONAF, one of the fires is 17 kilometers from the border and another more than 20 kilometers away.

Hundreds of people, including firefighters, technicians, and other personnel, supported by heavy machinery, drones, water tankers, and airplanes, are working to control the flames.

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