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Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as wildfires leave at least 18 dead
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- Chilean authorities declare a state of catastrophe in Biobío and Ñuble region to coordinate with the military as dozens of wildfires burn across 21,000 acres.
- Evacuations intensified as fires approached coastal areas near Concepción, with tens of thousands displaced across Ñuble and Biobío counties.
- Temperatures topped 100 F amid a persistent heat wave, hindering containment efforts as extreme heat persists into the next day.
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