At least some of the Patagonia fires that raged for a week were allegedly deliberately started. This area is known by some as one of the lungs of the earth. they are some of the world’s oldest forests (NASA)

https://apnews.com/article/argentina-patagonia-wildfires-32fe2870e43a5a3e93b20eaa7723b830

Key bit, AP: The causes of the fires have not yet been established, but Chubut Gov. Ignacio Torres told journalists on Thursday there are indications that one of the biggest active fires was deliberately set.

“The wretches who started the fire are going to end up in jail,” Torres said, while announcing a reward of 50 million pesos (approximately $34,000) for anyone who provides information about the incident.

https://news.sky.com/story/patagonia-wildfires-sweep-across-parts-of-southern-argentina-forcing-thousands-to-flee-13492731

NASA

1/ Reward offered for $34,000 after some #wildfires might have been deliberate …Fire Threatens Rare Forests in Argentina

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