Forest fires in southern Argentina have scorched more than 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) this week, authorities said, though rain began falling in parts of Patagonia on Sunday to the relief of residents.
The largest blaze, burning since Monday near the small Andean town of Epuyén, has charred some 11,980 hectares, the Chubut Province fire service said in a statement.
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