Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 03 Feb 2024,Saturday International
At least 19 people have died in devastating wildfires raging across central and southern Chile. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency due to the catastrophic fires, fueled by dry conditions and soaring temperatures. Thousands of hectares of forest have been consumed, with Valparaiso particularly affected. Evacuations have been ordered, and a curfew imposed to aid responders. The death toll is expected to rise as authorities assess the damage. The blazes, exacerbated by a summer heatwave and drought, highlight the urgent need for coordinated efforts to combat wildfires and mitigate their devastating impact.
