Chile: At least 22 dead and state of catastrophe declared after hundreds of wildfires rage

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More than 230 wildfires rage in Chile, leaving a devastating trail of destruction. Almost 100,000 acres of forest have been alight, with majority in Biobio and Nuble regions. Authorities say 11 people died in the town of Santa Juana, including a firefighter who was run over by a fire engine.

Published 2 months ago · Santiago, Chile

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Chile: At least 22 dead and state of catastrophe declared after hundreds of wildfires rage

More than 230 wildfires in Chile have destroyed an area larger than the US city of Philadelphia. The country is in the grip of a heatwave with 30C temperatures and strong winds intensifying the wildfires.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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