Chile wildfire

Catastrophic wildfires are likely deadliest on record in Chile, UN agency says

CNN — The devastating wildfires tearing across large parts of Chile are believed to be the country’s deadliest on record, according to the United Nations disaster agency, as firefighters struggle to contain more than 160 blazes after days of burning. The fires have claimed at least 123 lives and hundreds of people are still missing, …

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Egypt Independent February 7, 2024

More than 100 killed by raging wildfires in Chile as authorities warn toll will rise

CNN — Devastating wildfires tearing through swaths of Chile have killed more than 100 people, authorities said Sunday, as they warned that the death toll was set to rise. The Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service said at least 112 people have died so far. Officials also said that 32 bodies have been identified, …

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Egypt Independent February 6, 2024

At least 51 killed as wildfires rage in Chile

CNN — At least 51 people have been killed in Chile as forest fires rage throughout the country – and authorities warn the death toll is likely to rise. A state of emergency has been declared as coastal cities are choked in smoke and people living in central regions are forced to leave their homes. …

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Egypt Independent February 5, 2024

Raging wildfires take a tragic toll in Chile

Extreme weather and soaring temperatures have stoked massive wildfires in Chile, where the toll has reached 22 and continues to rise. An emergency order declared by the interior ministry on … Continued