Chile wildfires

2024 - 2 - 5

Chile Wildfires: Tragic Events Unfold as Death Toll Climbs to 123

Discover the devastating impact of the Chile wildfires as the death toll rises to 123, leaving many missing and communities in despair.

Chile is grappling with a catastrophic crisis as fierce wildfires sweep through the country, claiming the lives of at least 123 people and leaving many others missing. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency, acknowledging the grim reality that the death toll is expected to rise further. The fires, raging out of control, have forced evacuations and prompted curfews in heavily affected regions. The scenes are reminiscent of a war zone, with firefighters battling relentlessly to contain the infernos.

The wildfires in central Chile have caused immense destruction, particularly around the city of Viña del Mar, where a renowned botanical garden founded in 1931 was tragically destroyed. The flames have engulfed vast areas, leaving a trail of devastation and loss. The situation is dire, with hundreds still unaccounted for and volunteers working tirelessly to clear the debris and assist in rescue efforts.

Amid this tragedy, President Boric has labeled the events as a 'tragedy of very great magnitude,' highlighting the severity of the situation. The country mourns the lives lost and the extensive damage inflicted by the wildfires. Satellite images depict the scale of destruction, emphasizing the urgent need for support and recovery efforts in the aftermath of this calamity.

As Chile confronts its worst disaster since the 2010 earthquake, the international community stands in solidarity with the affected regions. President Joe Biden expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and destruction caused by the wildfires, underscoring the global concern and support for Chile during this challenging time.

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"It Was Raining Ash": Chile Wildfires Kill 99, President Declares ... (NDTV)

The death count from central Chile's blazing wildfires jumped to at least 99 people on Sunday, after President Gabriel Boric warned the number would rise ...

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At least 99 people dead as wildfires rage in Chile, with fears toll ... (CNN)

Chile has declared a state of emergency as it battles raging forest fires throughout the country that have killed more than 50 people, and authorities say ...

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Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing (Reuters)

Feb 4 (Reuters) - Wildfires sweeping through central Chile have killed at least 99 people and hundreds are still missing, authorities said on Sunday, ...

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At least 99 dead as authorities struggle to contain forest fires in Chile (The Guardian)

People told to evacuate homes as quickly possible and curfews declared in most heavily affected cities.

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Chile: At least 99 killed as wildfires continue to rage; president ... (WION)

At least 99 people have been killed as wildfires continued to rage across central Chile, reported news agency AFP citing the national organisation in charge ...

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Forest Fire on Chile's Coast Kills At Least 64 and Leaves Hundreds ... (The New York Times)

Officials are warning of major destruction and loss of life after fast-moving fires swept through central Chile's coastal hills.

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Chile wildfires: 99 dead as wildfire tears through Valparaiso region (BBC News)

Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas.

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Forest Fires Rage On in Central Chile Killing at Least 64 (TIME)

Firefighters are wrestling with massive forest fires that broke out in central Chile, with officials extending curfews in impacted areas.

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Chile Wildfires: Death toll rises to 112; 40 fires still active. 10 points ... (Livemint)

The confirmed death toll from deadly wildfires in Chile rose to 112, making it the deadliest fire event in the country's history.

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More than 100 killed by raging wildfires in Chile as authorities warn ... (CNN International)

Devastating wildfires tearing through swathes of Chile have killed more than 100 people, authorities said Sunday, as they warned that death toll was set to ...

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Chile wildfires devastate central region, claiming 112 lives in 3 days (Times of India)

India News: The fires burned with the highest intensity around the city of Viña del Mar, where a famous botanical garden founded in 1931 was destroyed by ...

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Death toll tops 100 in massive wildfires in Chile (CBS News)

Santiago, Chile — Firefighters wrestled Sunday with massive forest fires that broke out in central Chile two days earlier, as officials extended curfews in ...

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Deadly wildfires ravage Chile, 112 lives lost, many missing | DD News (DD News)

President Gabriel Boric has declared the situation a "tragedy of very great magnitude," as the death toll continues to climb with hundreds still missing. The ...

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'Like being in hell': Chile mourns as wildfire death toll reaches 112 (The Guardian)

Chile has begun two days of mourning for the 112 so far killed in the country's deadliest wildfires in recent history, while authorities continued to battle ...

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Its like a war zone: Death toll from wildfires raging across Chile rises ... (WION)

The death toll from wildfires raging across central Chile hit 122 on Monday as helicopters dumped tons of water on blazes and emergency crews told Reuters ...

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Chile's wildfires kill at least 112, as Boric warns death toll to rise (Aljazeera.com)

President Gabriel Boric says his country is facing a 'tragedy of very great magnitude'.

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Hundreds of people are missing as the death toll from Chile's ... (The Associated Press)

Volunteers in central Chile are trying to remove charred metal, broken glass and other debris in neighborhoods destroyed by forest fires that have killed at ...

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Death toll from Chile's wildfires reaches 122, hundreds missing (Hindustan Times)

The fires appeared to have diminished by Monday morning after burning intensely since Friday on the eastern edge of the city of Viña del Mar. | World News.

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Fires Rage in Central Chile (nasa.gov)

After days of intense summer heat, devastating fires broke out in the Valparaíso region of central Chile. The deadly wildland fires destroyed thousands of ...

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Satellite images show scale of Chile deadly wildfires, destroyed ... (CBS News)

New satellite images show the extent of the widespread damage caused by raging wildfires in Chile's scenic Valparaíso regione.

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2024 Chile Wildfires - Center for Disaster Philanthropy (Center for Disaster Philanthropy)

Deadly fires began in at least four spots on Feb. 2 in Chile's Valparaíso region and have caused significant damage as of Feb. 5. It is believed that these ...

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Wildfires in Chile | The ... (The White House)

Jill and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires in Chile. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people ...

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Central Chile wildfires claim 122 lives, President Gabriel Boric ... (Livemint)

Chile is currently facing a heatwave and intense wildfires, with over 122 fatalities reported so far. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of ...

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Chile Wildfires: Forest fires kill 123 in country's worst disaster since ... (Financial Express)

Hundreds of people are still missing, authorities say, stoking fears the death toll will keep climbing as more bodies are found on hillsides and houses ...

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Forest fires kill 123 in Chile's worst disaster since 2010 earthquake (Times of India)

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 ...

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