Fire destroys stands at Termas de Rio Hondo

An impressive fire damaged the installations of the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit (Argentina) during the night of Friday February 5 to Saturday February 6. The South American track was prey to a fire of unknown origin in the pit lane, as well as the press room, control tower and VIP lounges.

These four areas were destroyed in the fire, made even more ferocious by violent gusts of wind., as confirmed by the General Director of the circuit, Héctor Farina. “On the other hand, the Automobile Museum and the hospital unit were able to be saved.

The Autodromo had protected itself against any risk of fire at the insurance level, so the economic cost of this fire is already covered, he continues, but it will surely take a little time to rebuild this vital space to host the competitions national and international. »

AHORA | There was a fire at the Termas de Río Hondo highway. Work with various bomber supplies. VIP area, business room, transmission cabins and all sector boxes. We do not intend to leave the museum at the Juan Manuel Fangio Museum. Sad images from the night pic.twitter.com/0gz9XX2LtX

— Leonardo Regueira (@RegueiraLeo) February 6, 2021

According to the testimony of a firefighter, collected by the media La Nation, the fire “is a disaster. 80% of buildings are destroyed. »

No injuries were reported. The Argentine circuit, known for its WTCC events between 2013 and 2017, is due to host the MotoGP next November for the seventh time.

As it happened at the Termas de Río Hondo highway following the fire. How sad...

This is how the fire affected the Termas de Río Hondo circuit. Sad…
@CrisArielLima pic.twitter.com/6FvdrbPY5U

- Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) February 6, 2021