August 1,2013
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- A fire has raged across an ecological
reserve in the capital of Argentina, just a few blocks from the city's
political and financial center.
Buenos Aires Mayor Mauricio Macri says there are suspicions that Wednesday's blaze was intentionally set.
(MORE: Buenos Aires Forecast)
Authorities
say at least eight fire crews fought to bring the blaze under control
after flames raged more than 30 feet (10 meters) in the air.
No injuries have been reported.
The
Ecological Reserve covers more than a square mile (300 hectares)
bordering the Rio de la Plata. The mayor says it hasn't yet been
determined how much of the park burned.
The reserve is considered
the "lung" of Buenos Aires, and its vegetation is home to lizards,
snakes, turtles, frogs, bats, voles and weasels.
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