🔥 Chile's Forest Fires Devastate Central Region, Death Toll Hits 46 🇨🇱
Tragedy strikes the heart of Chile as raging forest fires claim at least 46 lives, with numbers expected to rise, President Gabriel Boric announced on Saturday.
Thick black smoke clouds the skies over the Valparaiso region, home to nearly one million people. Firefighters are bravely battling the flames, using helicopters and trucks, but the fires continue to spread. 🚒🔥
The beautiful coastal city of Viña del Mar, a popular tourist destination, is among the hardest hit. Rescuers are struggling to reach all affected areas, making the situation even more dire.
\"Given the conditions of the tragedy, the number of victims is sure to increase over the next few hours,\" President Boric warned. \"The situation is really very difficult.\"
According to Chile's disaster agency, Senapred, this is the deadliest outbreak of forest fires in the past decade. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating event. 💔
Stay tuned for more updates as we keep a close eye on the situation. If you're in the area, please stay safe and follow local authorities' instructions. 🙏
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Death toll from Chile's forest fires hits 46, likely to rise further
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