Firefighters and volunteers battle wildfires in the mountains near El Bolson in Argentine Patagonia. The fires, which have been spreading across multiple outbreaks since December, have scorched over 25,000 hectares, according to official figures, leaving one person dead and destroying around a hundred homes. As of now, the blaze is 8 km from the center of El Bolson. On the night of Sunday, February 9, rain brought brief relief, but challenging weather conditions persist. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES