Fire In Argentina UNESCO Park Caused By Arson: Official

A fire that destroyed around 600 hectares of a national park in Argentina was the result of arson, authorities say (Credit: AFP)

A fire that destroyed around 600 hectares of a national park in Argentina was the result of arson, an official said Sunday.

"We have confirmed that the fire originated intentionally," said Ignacio Torres, the governor of Chubut province, who had flown over Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to inspect the destruction.