The country of Chile has declared a state of catastrophe because of wildfires. These wildfires have killed at least 18 people. The situation with the Chile wildfires is really bad. Chile wildfires are spreading fast and causing a lot of damage. The Chile wildfires have already killed many people; at least 18 are dead.
President Gabriel Boric’s Response
The President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, said there is a state of catastrophe in two areas in the south of Chile on Sunday. This is because of the fires that are burning out of control. These fires caused more than 50,000 people to leave their homes. The Chilean President Gabriel Boric is very concerned about the situation. The fires also killed 18 people. The President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, wants to help the people who are affected by the fires in the regions of Chile.
Firefighting Efforts and Affected Regions
The people who take care of the forests in Chile, called CONAF, said that firefighters were working to put out 24 fires over the country on Sunday morning. The biggest fires were in the areas of Ñuble and Biobío. The government said that people in these regions of Ñuble and Biobío were in a state of emergency. These regions are 500 kilometers away from the city of Santiago, which is the capital of Chile.
State of Catastrophe Declared
“The wildfires are really bad. They are still going on. So I have decided that the regions of Ñuble and Biobío are in a state of catastrophe. We will use all the resources we have to help the people of Ñuble and Biobío,” Boric said on X. He wants everyone to know that all resources are available to deal with the wildfires in Ñuble and Biobío.
Damage and Evacuations
Fires are burning out of control in two regions. They have already destroyed around 8,500 hectares of land, which is about 21,000 acres. This is bad news for the people who live there. The fires are putting communities in danger. Because of this, the authorities have told people they need to leave their homes. They have given evacuation orders to keep everyone safe. Fires are still a problem in these two regions.
Weather Conditions Fueling the Fires
The people in charge say that the bad weather, like winds and very hot temperatures, have helped the wildfires to spread quickly and made it really tough for the firefighters to get the wildfires under control. A lot of Chile is dealing with hot weather and they think the temperature will get as high as 38°C (100°F) from Santiago to Biobío on Sunday and Monday. The wildfires are spreading because of these conditions.
Climate Change and Wildfires in Chile
Wildfires are really bad in south-central Chile. This has been happening a lot in the last few years. People think climate change is the reason. Climate change is making the weather in Chile very strange. There are droughts and floods. These things are hurting the country. Wildfires and climate change are problems for Chile.
Past Wildfire Tragedy
In February 2024, several fires broke out simultaneously near the city of Viña del Mar, northwest of Santiago, resulting in 138 deaths, according to the public prosecutor’s office.
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