Wildfires raging across Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said.
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Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left several people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed scores of homes, authorities said.
Deadly wildfires kill at least 15 in Chile as Penco's mayor publicly criticises President Boric for lack of government presence whilst communities burn.
Fires blaze through 8,500 hectares, forcing 50,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggle to extinguish flames ...
14 blazes have ripped through the country for two days now in the Nuble and Biobio regions, about 500 kilometers (300 miles) south of Chile's capital, Santiago.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has announced a state of emergency in two southern regions.
One mayor pleaded with the national government for help as flames destroyed entire neighborhoods in the southern region of Biobío.
Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 15 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed scores of homes, authorities said, as the South American country swelters under a heat wave.
President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency as nearly 4,000 firefighters battled flames fueled by gusting winds and hot weather.
AT LEAST 15 people are feared dead after horror wildfires ripped through huge swathes of southern Chile. The blaze has forced around 20,000 residents to flee their homes - triggering a state ...