Wildfires burn in Argentina, prompting evacuations as strong winds fan flames

Wildfires burned in San Luis, Argentina, on Tuesday (22 August) prompting the evacuation of residents the day before. Footage posted by Argentinian politicians Damian Gomez and Juan Manuel Rigau shows flames surrounding a road as locals watch on and the sky clouded in orange smoke as a blaze burned nearby respectively. According to Argentina’s meteorological service (Servicio Meteorologico Nacional), the flames were fanned by strong winds. The country’s Ministry of science and Technology said at least 2000 metres of fiber optic near El Trapiche and Rio Grande was damaged by fires. Watch more videos on Independent TV:  Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: