Recent wildfires in Argentina and Chile have been intensified by human-induced climate change, land-use changes, and budget cuts, according to an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA). These regions are experiencing 20% to 25% less rainfall due to climate change, primarily driven by fossil fuel combustion. The fires, which started in early January, have devastated large areas of south-central Chile, destroying approximately 2,300 homes and resulting in 21 fatalities. In Argentina's Patagonia, the fires continue to burn uncontrollably, affecting Los Alerces National Park, home to ancient Alerce trees. The drying trend and increased temperatures are well-documented by climate models, with some weather stations in Patagonia recording unprecedented warm spells.