Authorities Report that Six Forest Fires Are Being Fought at the Country Level

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The municipality of Las Condes, in the Metropolitan Region, maintains the yellow alert due to a forest fire that affects the Plaza Sur sector, according to information provided by the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) and the National Disaster Prevention Service (Senapred).The disaster is in combat and has consumed an area of approximately 1,012 hectares.So far, one person has been evacuated as a preventive measure.To control the fire, firef…

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The forest fire that affected sectors of Las Condes reactivated the alert for exposure to smoke. Specialists warn about its health effects and provide recommendations to reduce risks. The recent forest fire in the pre-cordillera area of Las Condes, which consumed hundreds of hectares and approached urban areas, put the health risks associated with exposure to smoke back at the center of the debate. According to Fernando Torres, toxicologist and …