For weeks now, a fire has been ablaze in the Argentinian part of Patagonia. Over 250 families have lost their homes. Several people have died, and some are missing. Many animals also fell victim to the flames. According to the Reuters news agency, more than 2,000 hectares of forest have been destroyed so far. As the fires broke out in several places, arson is assumed - possibly to be able to use these areas as pastureland. La Escuelita Waldorf School in Chubut province has also been affected by the fires. At least five families from the school have lost their homes.