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TUE · 2026-01-20 · 15:49 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0120-9058
News/Al Jazeera sees devastation from southern Chile wildfires
NSR-2026-0120-9058News Report·EN·Human Interest

Al Jazeera sees devastation from southern Chile wildfires

Wildfires in southern Chile have caused widespread devastation, killing at least 20 people and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman has been reporting on the damage in one of the worst-hit areas.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-20 · 15:49 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Al Jazeera sees devastation from southern Chile wildfires
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Wildfires in southern Chile have caused widespread devastation, killing at least 20 people and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman has been reporting on the damage in one of the worst-hit areas. The fires, which began in late December, have destroyed entire towns and communities. The cause of the fires is still unknown, but officials have warned that the situation remains dire. Chilean authorities are working to provide aid and support to those affected by the disaster. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with many areas remaining inaccessible due to the severity of the fires.

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Key claims

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Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman has been seeing the damage in one of the worst hit areas.

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At least 20 people have been killed in the Chile wildfires.

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Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes.

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Wildfires in Chile have wiped out entire towns.

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NewsFeedWildfires in Chile have wiped out entire towns, killing at least 20 people. Tens of thousands of others have been forced from their homes. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman has been seeing the damage in one of the worst hit areas.Published On 20 Jan 2026
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chile
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climate change
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