Through a video of a coordination plane, the multiplicity and simultaneity of the outbreaks can be clearly observed.
Since Sunday, March 3, a total of 19 outbreaks fire in the commune of Tirua in the province of Arauco, Bio bio regionwhich allegedly They are intentional.
That forced the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Sernapred) to decree preventive eviction in the area before the danger of affecting homes.
In addition to the commune of Tirúa, the fires have also focused on the areas of Cardal and Matraquín.
Forest fires
Due to the characteristics of the lights, the Paper and Cardboard Manufacturing Company (CMPC) presumes true intentionalityGiven the They emerged simultaneously and at nightwhich makes combat tasks difficult.
The accidents They started on Sunday around 7:00 p.m. hours in areas where there is usually no movement of people or where recreational activities are not usually carried out, so it is unlikely that this is a negligent act.
This way, due to the seriousness of the situation during this morning, nine brigades belonging to forestry companies, including CMPC, They mobilized towards the affected sectors to join Conaf’s efforts to combat the flames.
Regarding what is used to combat accidents, there is the support of tanker aircraft y forestry helicopters.
Deployment of CMPC towards fire sources
Ignacio Liramanager of Corporate Affairs at CMPC Bosques, said that: “today we are focused on deploy all our available resources to work together with the Provincial Delegation of Biobío, Conaf, Firefighters, Carabineros and the Armed Forces.”
“Always putting like first priority he protection of peopleof the families and of his propertiesin the control of this emergency,” he stated.
On the other hand, he referred to the intentionality of the firespointing out that it is increased severitybecause puts the lives of many people at risk in the sector.
Furthermore, he called on report to those who are engaging in these actions, since with the weather conditions it does fire fighting complex.
“We must not lower our guard, but to maintain itcaring and taking extreme precautionary measuresbecause we are still in the fire season,” said Ignacio Lira.
From the municipality of the commune of Tirúa, through a statementthey pointed out that maintains the Red Alert and that they are working in coordination with different emergency actors.
Likewise, the mayor of the area, José Linco Garridohighlighted that: “the neighbors of communities have made available everything that corresponds to make a firewall. Until now no homes have been affected“.
“We all continue to work together.” with a lot of commitment to combat this emergency,” he added.
