Fires Kill Dozens in Chile, With Many More Feared Dead
Chile president Gabriel Boric says at least sixty four people have been killed by forest fires in the country's Valparaíso region.
Boric declared a state of emergency and said he would make all necessary resources available to tackle the situation.
It is believed to be Chile's deadliest forest fire on record.
Many of those affected were visiting the coastal region during the summer holidays.
A health alert was put in place in Valparaíso by the health ministry.
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