Rapid Response Prevents Fire Spread Near REDD+ Selva de Urundel
A swift response by the REDD+ Selva de Urundel team contained a wildfire near the project area, preventing its spread and reducing fire-related degradation in the region
Time & Location
Feb 05, 2025, 3:30 PM – 11:20 PM GMT-3
Urundel, Urundel, Salta Province, Argentina
About the event
On February 5, 2025, a fire was detected at 15:30 by project patrol members during monitoring near the REDD+ Selva de Urundel Project.
It originated from uncontrolled burning of dry weeds by the owner of a neighboring farm.
The project team activated the combat protocol, requesting assistance from Colonia Santa Rosa firefighters.
The fire was contained, preventing its spread to the project area and reducing leakage and degradation in surrounding areas.
Night monitoring of the fire area was conducted to detect active hotspots and enable early response if necessary.
The area was found extinguished, with no risk of fire spreading to the project area or neighboring zones.
The fire was successfully controlled thanks to the Selva de Urundel Project, which continuously supports the volunteer firefighters of Colonia Santa Rosa and ensures early fire detection.
¡Thanks to the project team’s efforts, we are reducing fire degradation in the region!
