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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes 2

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

(260120) -- BEIJING, January 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

A resident cleans a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Chile: 19 Dead, Over 50,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Concepción

On Sunday, January 18, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe across two regions as deadly wildfires claimed at least 19 lives. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the Ñuble and Biobío regions. President Boric warned that the death toll is expected to rise as search teams reach devastated areas. Blistering heat and strong winds have severely hampered firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring to 100°F (38°C) on Sunday, January 18.

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows burnt-down buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Firefighters work at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

A woman stands in front of a building affected by a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows the site a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows burnt-down buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows damaged cars and buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Firefighters work at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chile: Flight to Punta Arenas Captures Smoke From Argentina Wildfires

A video taken from a flight to Punta Arenas shows thick smoke from wildfires in Argentina drifting over the area near Lake Todos los Santos in Los Lagos, southern Chile on Wednesday, January 14.

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Tom Selleck Aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, left, and actor Tom Selleck, center, discuss homeporting for USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group One, Rear Admiral Robert Moeller on July 22, 2004. Homeporting ceremonies for the United States Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier are scheduled for July 23, 2004, and will host various dignitaries, including Nancy Reagan, members of the Congress, state officials and various celebrities. Reagan is commanded by Captain James A. Symonds. While in transit, the ship visited the ports of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Valparaiso, Chile, and Callao, Peru. Mandatory Photo by Stefanie Broughton / USN via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: Venezuelans in Chile celebrate during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, speaks after winning the second round of the presidential election in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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File - Jose Antonio Kast

This file photo taken on Nov. 16, 2025 shows Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, speaking after confirming his entry into the second round of the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Supporters of Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, celebrate his winning in the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Supporters of Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, celebrate his winning in the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast (R, front), candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, gestures to supporters with his wife (L, front) after winning the second round of the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, speaks after winning the second round of the presidential election in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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Chileans Vote For Presidential Elections - Chile

Local residents vote at a polling station in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Voting in the Chilean presidential runoff election opened on Sunday, with leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and Republican contender Jose Antonio Kast competing in the runoff. (Photo by Zhang Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Chileans Vote For Presidential Elections - Chile

A local resident casts his vote at a polling station in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Voting in the Chilean presidential runoff election opened on Sunday, with leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and Republican contender Jose Antonio Kast competing in the runoff. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Chileans Vote For Presidential Elections - Chile

A local resident votes at a polling station in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Voting in the Chilean presidential runoff election opened on Sunday, with leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and Republican contender Jose Antonio Kast competing in the runoff. (Photo by Zhang Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Chileans Vote For Presidential Elections - Chile

A local resident casts her vote at a polling station in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Voting in the Chilean presidential runoff election opened on Sunday, with leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and Republican contender Jose Antonio Kast competing in the runoff. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Chileans Vote For Presidential Elections - Chile

Chilean President Gabriel Boric casts his vote at a polling station in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Voting in the Chilean presidential runoff election opened on Sunday, with leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and Republican contender Jose Antonio Kast competing in the runoff. (Photo by Presidency of Chile/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Chileans Vote For Presidential Elections - Chile

A local resident casts her vote at a polling station in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Voting in the Chilean presidential runoff election opened on Sunday, with leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and Republican contender Jose Antonio Kast competing in the runoff. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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RUGBY - Test Match - Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile

Manuel Zuliani (Italy) - Monty Ioane (Italy) - Tomas Salas (Chile) during Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile, Rugby Test Match in Genoa, Italy, November 22 2025

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RUGBY - Test Match - Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile

Ernesto Tchimino (Chile) - Lorenzo Cannone (Italy) Inaki Gurruchaga (Chile) - Leonardo Marin (Italy) - Lucas Berti (Chile) during Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile, Rugby Test Match in Genoa, Italy, November 22 2025

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RUGBY - Test Match - Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile

Alessandro Izekor (Italy) - Mirko Belloni (Italy) - Alfonso Escobar (Chile) during Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile, Rugby Test Match in Genoa, Italy, November 22 2025

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RUGBY - Test Match - Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile

Niccolo Cannone (Italy) - Javier Eissmann (Chile) - Alessandro Garbisi (Italy) during Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile, Rugby Test Match in Genoa, Italy, November 22 2025

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RUGBY - Test Match - Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile

Alessandro Garbisi (Italy) - Leonardo Marin (Italy) - Inaki Gurruchaga (Chile) - Tommaso Menoncello (Italy) - Lucas Berti (Chile) during Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile, Rugby Test Match in Genoa, Italy, November 22 2025

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RUGBY - Test Match - Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile

Tomas Salas (Chile) during Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile, Rugby Test Match in Genoa, Italy, November 22 2025

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RUGBY - Test Match - Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile

Team Italy and Team Chile during a rugby scrum during Quilter Nations Series 2025 - Italia vs Cile, Rugby Test Match in Genoa, Italy, November 22 2025