Sunday, 15 March 2015

Wildfires

Wildfires in Chile

An emergency has been declared following a forest fire in Chile forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. Some 4,500 people have been evacuated from Valparaiso and neighbouring Vina del Mar.

One woman died of cardio-respiratory causes and at least three firefighters have been taken to hospital with injuries.

About 220 hectares have so far burned in the hills above Valparaiso.

Chile forest fire 2015 emergency

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