In recent years, Los Alerces National Park has lost an area similar to 3/4 of the federal capital due to fires that are believed to be intentional. The authorities have counted more than 40 lights possibly fired on purpose.

Governor Ignacio Torres appeared in court to denounce Cruz Cárdenas as responsible for the flames that hit the Cordillera. The story of a land seizure that began in 2020 and had protection from Kirchnerism is told in the book "Fires in Patagonia"