In two separate forest fires that have been going on for days in Argentina’s San Luis and Cordoba provinces, 2 people were killed and one injured. In the Cordoba fire, 16 thousand hectares of forest area have been destroyed, while 70 people living in the surrounding area have been evacuated for safety. The authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire, however it is thought that the fire was caused by a lightning strike. The fire in northern San Luis cannot be contained due to strong winds. The Quines city fire departments asked for help from local residents via social media.