2021-02-07 13:20 By: Xinhua
BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) A fire on Saturday destroyed part of the Termas de Rio Hondo International Autodrome in the Argentinean province of Santiago del Estero, located about 1,150 kilometers north of Buenos Aires.
The fire started around midnight on Friday in the pit area and spread through the main building during the early morning until firefighters were able to get it under control at approximately 4:30 local time.
Autodrome Director Hector Farina said in a statement that the fire caused the total destruction of facilities including the press room, race control, and the VIP lounges, while other areas were only slightly damaged.