US EditionChile wildfires leave 19 dead amid extreme heat as scores evacuated
A state of catastrophe declared in Biobío and Ñuble regions after wildfires burned 8,500 hectares and forced 50,000 evacuations amid drought and extreme heat.
- At least 19 people have died as wildfires spread across Chile, prompting mass evacuations while authorities battled nearly two dozen blazes intensified by heat and strong winds.
- Although overnight conditions helped contain some fires, the largest remained active, with officials warning that unfavorable weather could persist and spark new fires.
- Extreme heat alerts were issued for parts of central and southern Chile, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 37°C .
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Wildfires Push Chile Into Emergency Rule As Flames Reach Southern Cities
Key Points A state of catastrophe and a nighttime curfew expanded powers as fires neared Greater Concepción. Around 20,000 people were evacuated, with more than 20 fires burning and thousands of hectares lost. The crisis shows how wildfires can spill into housing, logistics, and public order. Chile’s government activated emergency powers in the south after […]
At Least 18 Dead as Wildfires Rage Through Chile amid 'Extreme Temperatures'
At least 18 people have died and tens of thousands have been evacuated as wildfires raged through Chile. President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency in the country on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Wildfires are raging out of control in southern Chile, leaving charred ruins and killing 19 people, officials said Sunday, updating the death toll.
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