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Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as wildfires leave at least 18 dead

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7ypw4rjrzohttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/18/chile-president-declares-state-of-catastrophe-as-wildfires-killhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/least-18-dead-completely-out-36573163
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Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as wildfires leave at least 18 dead Open in Bbc.co.uk
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  • Chilean President Boric declared a state of catastrophe in Biobio and Ñuble to coordinate emergency efforts as wildfires expand across central Chile.
  • More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from Ñuble and Biobío as fires push toward coastal forests near Concepción.
  • Firefighters faced strong winds and extreme heat, with temperatures near 38 C, complicating containment efforts as fires spread.

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Chilean president declares state of catastrophe as wildfires kill at least 15

Chilean president declares state of catastrophe as wildfires kill at least 15

At least 18 dead in 'out of control' wildfires

At least 18 dead in 'out of control' wildfires

Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 15 dead and forcing thousands to flee

Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 15 dead and forcing thousands to flee

'State of catastrophe' in Chile as deadly wildfires rage

'State of catastrophe' in Chile as deadly wildfires rage

Deadly Chile fires trigger state of catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regions

Deadly Chile fires trigger state of catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regions

Wildfires In Chile Leave 18 Dead As Thousands Flee

Wildfires In Chile Leave 18 Dead As Thousands Flee

Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee

Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee

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