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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.

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Dances from Thailand in Chile

Dances from Thailand in Chile

SANTIAGO, CHILE - DECEMBER 03: The Thai Performing Arts of Los Angeles group, made up of Thai dancers residing in Los Angeles, United States, presented a traditional Thai dance show at the Las Condes Cultural Corporation on December 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The group has performed in many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, their presentation in Chile was part of the celebrations for Thailand's National Day. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)