Fires kill 123 in Chile, toll expected to keep rising
At least 123 people have been killed by forest fires in central Chile, officials say.
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At least 123 people have been killed by forest fires in central Chile, officials say.
Although wildfires are not uncommon during the Southern Hemisphere's summer, the lethality of these blazes stands out.
Firefighters in central Chile on Monday battled to quell fierce forest fires that have killed 123 people so far and razed entire neighborhoods, while President Gabriel Boric warned the country faces a tragedy of very great magnitude.Hundreds of people are still missing, authorities say, stoking fear
Rest of World News: Devastating forest fires in Chile have claimed the lives of 123 people, making it the country's worst disaster since the 2010 earthquake. The fires have caused widespread destruction in neighborhoods and popular tourist cities like Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. The government has implemented measures to control the fires, and international support is being mobilized. Stay updated on the latest developments.