Wildfires

Wildfires - Australia

More than ten firefighter crews as well as four aircraft are battling to contain an out-of-control blaze in the southwest of Western Australia. The bushfire was reported about 8km from Pinjarra near South Western Highway just after 2pm on Saturday. Firefighters from Ravenswood, Dandalup West, Pinjarra, Coolup, North Dandalup and West Murray are on the ground fighting the flames. They are being supported by two helicopters from above, as well as two water bombers.

Wildfires - Chile

Emergency crews are working to contain wildfires in Biobio Region as of early Dec. 31. Red (the highest level on a four-tier scale) alerts for the Los Angeles, Cabrero, Nacimiento, Santa Juana, and Yumbel communes were issued. Residents in La Huerta and Curamavida (Santa Juana) and Monterrey and El Peral (Nacimiento) have been ordered to evacuate. Emergency responders may implement road closures or order additional evacuations at short notice, depending on evolving wildfire conditions and operational needs. Smoke from the fires could cause poor air quality in the affected area. The fires could also lead to power supply disruptions.