Chile declares state of emergency as wildfires kill at least 18 people
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Uncontrolled wildfires in the Nuble and Biobio regions of southern Chile have killed at least 18 people and displaced over 50,000. The fires, burning for two days approximately 500 km south of Santiago, are fueled by strong winds and high temperatures during the southern hemisphere summer. President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency in the affected regions, enabling the deployment of the armed forces to assist nearly 4,000 firefighters. The blazes have devastated communities, leaving behind charred homes and vehicles, with many fatalities reported in the city of Penco. Authorities are working to contain the fires and provide aid to those affected.
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