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Chile Wildfires Kill 18 as Disaster Regime Declared in Ñuble and Biobío

Authorities describe a fast-moving situation with figures subject to change.

Overview

  • President Gabriel Boric said the confirmed death toll is provisional and could rise.
  • Firefighting services reported 33 active fire fronts under suppression efforts.
  • SENAPRED announced that Boric plans to visit the affected areas.
  • The blazes are concentrated in central Chile, with the heaviest impact in Ñuble and Biobío.
  • Chile faces recurring seasonal wildfires that are frequently linked to human activity.