Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world's smallest deer

Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world’s smallest deer

Forest fires across south-central Chile that have left 24 people dead and swallowed up hundreds of houses spread into new areas on Wednesday after raging overnight, burning up the habitats of vulnerable woodland animals.

Wildfires in Chile destroy homes, endanger world's smallest deer

Forest fires raging across south-central Chile have left 24 people dead so far. On Wednesday, the fire spread into new areas burning up habitats of vulnerable woodland animals. "We call on everyone who can to take care of the forests which are currently on fire, and also of our animals, specimens of vital importance," said Valentina Aravena, the manager at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Chillan. CONAF, Chile's national forests association

Chilean Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Homes, Endanger World's Smallest Deer

Forest fires across south-central Chile that have left 24 people dead and swallowed up hundreds of houses spread into new areas on Wednesday after raging overnight, burning up the habitats of

Deadly wildfires in Chile endanger world's smallest deer

Forest fires across south-central Chile are burning up the habitats of vulnerable woodland animals, and endangering the Pudu, the world’s smallest deer.

Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world’s smallest deer

CHILLAN, Chile: Forest fires across south-central Chile that have left 24 people dead and swallowed up hundreds of houses spread into new areas on Wednesday after raging overnight, burning up the habitats of vulnerable woodland animals. “We call on everyone who can to take care of the forests which are currently on fire, and also of our animals, specimens of vital importance,”

Chilean wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, endanger world's smallest deer

Forest fires across south-central Chile that have left 24 people dead and swallowed up hundreds of houses spread into new areas on Wednesday after raging overnight, burning up the habitats of vulnerable woodland animals.