US EditionDozens of fires rage in southern Chile
- Dozens of fires raged across southern Chile, fueled by strong winds, destroying thousands of hectares of forest and farmland.
- The fires affected the regions of Nuble, Biobio, Araucania, and Los Rios, spreading rapidly since they began Sunday afternoon.
- Approximately 100 people needed temporary housing as firefighters battled 27 different blazes.
- The National Disaster Prevention Service reported more than 4,000 hectares going up in flames, calling the situation "very complex.
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It circulates in TikTok that in Chile there were more than 120 simultaneous forest fires in one day, attributing the situation to alleged communist attacks. However, Fast Check CL found that the highest simultaneity figure was 90 fires on March 23, according to data provided by Conaf. The post “More than 120 simultaneous fires in one day”: #Falso appeared first on Fast Check .
Southern Chile hit by ravaging fires
Forest fires in south-central Chile have caused widespread destruction over the past few days in multiple regions, such as La Araucanía, Biobío, Ñuble, and Los Ríos, with more than 15,000 hectares ravaged.
The bulk of the voracious forest fires that have affected the southern central area of Chile since last Sunday have been controlled, but last Monday the Brigadiers still fight the flames of 18 foci, according to the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF). Carabineros has arrested four people in different communes for lighting fire without having the proper authorization, although the investigations to find the origin of the emergency are still in…
Authorities have not reported any deaths or injuries at this stage.
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