Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13pm on 06 Feb 2024,Tuesday International
In Chile's Valparaíso region, devastating wildfires have left hundreds missing and over 120 dead, with thousands of homes destroyed. President Gabriel Boric declares the situation the country's worst catastrophe since 2010. Fanned by strong winds, the fires engulfed hillside communities within minutes, trapping residents. Despite government efforts to save lives and contain the blaze, only 33 of the deceased have been identified so far. The scale of destruction is immense, with nearly 15,000 homes damaged and entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. Authorities are investigating possible deliberate starts, as volunteers provide aid to those displaced by the disaster.
