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Deadly Wildfires Ravage Chile: Many Dead, Forests and Cities Reduced to Ash

Published January 20, 2026, 08:22
Deadly Wildfires Ravage Chile: Many Dead, Forests and Cities Reduced to Ash

Deadly wildfires in Chile have caused immense devastation in the southern part of the country, with at least 20 people dead and thousands displaced. The fires began on Saturday and were exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds, destroying forests and entire towns. Approximately 350,000 acres of land have been burned, while authorities are facing new fire outbreaks in the Araucanía region. President Boric has visited the area and assured that firefighting efforts continue at an intensive pace.