Chile fires that have killed dozens, destroyed 1,000 homes, and caused an oil refinery shut-down were intentionally lit, says Valparaíso governor

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Chile fires that have killed dozens, destroyed 1,000 homes, and caused an oil refinery shut-down were intentionally lit, says Valparaíso governor

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Valparaiso Governor says some fires may have been set intentionally.

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Andrea Jaramillo

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Valparaíso Governor Rodrigo Mundaca pointed to the deliberate nature of the wildfires, evidenced by the simultaneous ignition of four separate fires within the same forest.

Government assessments reveal the wildfires have devastated between 3,000 to 6,000 hectares and destroyed approximately 1,000 homes, displacing over 1,600 individuals who now seek refuge in shelters.

Wildfires, initiated on February 2, 2024, rapidly expanded through bushland to the outskirts of Viña del Mar, a coastal city situated roughly 120 kilometers northwest of Santiago, fueled by strong winds and elevated temperatures.

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