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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: 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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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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Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE, YVELINES (78) DOMAINE DE VERSAILLES, DOMAINE DU TRIANON, THE GRAND TRIANON, CHILEAN TROURISTS FROM SANTIAGO Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE, YVELINES (78) DOMAINE DE VERSAILLES, DOMAINE DU TRIANON, THE GRAND TRIANON, CHILEAN TROURISTS FROM SANTIAGO Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE, YVELINES (78) DOMAINE DE VERSAILLES, DOMAINE DU TRIANON, THE GRAND TRIANON, CHILEAN TROURISTS FROM SANTIAGO Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs FC Midtjylland

Midtjylland's Chilean midfielder Dario Osorio controls the ball during UEFA Europa League first round day 5 football match AS Roma vs Football Club Midtjylland at the Olimpic Stadium in Rome, on November 27, 2025.

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CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs FC Midtjylland

Midtjylland's Chilean midfielder Dario Osorio controls the ball during UEFA Europa League first round day 5 football match AS Roma vs Football Club Midtjylland at the Olimpic Stadium in Rome, on November 27, 2025.

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CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs FC Midtjylland

Midtjylland's Chilean midfielder Dario Osorio controls the ball during UEFA Europa League first round day 5 football match AS Roma vs Football Club Midtjylland at the Olimpic Stadium in Rome, on November 27, 2025.

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CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs FC Midtjylland

Midtjylland's Chilean midfielder Dario Osorio controls the ball during UEFA Europa League first round day 5 football match AS Roma vs Football Club Midtjylland at the Olimpic Stadium in Rome, on November 27, 2025.

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Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Comorian President Azali Assoumani, Chilean President Gabriel Boric, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Para State Governor Helder Barbalho, and Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama L to R) react during a family photo session at the Belem Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 7, 2025. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva R) greets Chilean President Gabriel Boric prior to a family photo during the Belem Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 7, 2025. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Chilean President Gabriel Boric, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and Para State Governor Helder Barbalho L to R) join hands during a family photo session at the Belem Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 7, 2025. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Comorian President Azali Assoumani, Chilean President Gabriel Boric, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Para State Governor Helder Barbalho, and Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama L to R) join hands during a family photo session at the Belem Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 7, 2025. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Former Chilean President, founder of the Horizonte Ciudadano foundation Michelle Bachelet arrives for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Former Chilean President, founder of the Horizonte Ciudadano foundation Michelle Bachelet arrives for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris AJ

Former Chilean President, founder of the Horizonte Ciudadano foundation Michelle Bachelet arrives for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs Torino FC

Torino's Chilean defender Guillermo MarPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMn controls the ball during the Serie A football match between AS Roma vs Torino at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome, Italy on September 14, 2025.

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs Torino FC

Roma's IRL forward Evan Ferguson challenges for the ball with Torino's Chilean defender Guillermo MarPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMn during the Serie A football match between AS Roma vs Torino at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome, Italy on September 14, 2025.

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Commemoration Of 52nd Anniversary Of Coup Against Allende - Chile

People attend an event to pay homage to former Chilean President Salvador Allende and to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the military coup against Allende, near La Moneda Palace in Santiago, capital of Chile, Sept. 11, 2025. Then-Commander-in-chief of the Chilean army Augusto Pinochet launched a military coup to overthrow the democratically-elected government of Allende on Sept. 11, 1973. Allende was killed during the coup, marking the beginning of a 17-year period of military regime in Chile. Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of 52nd Anniversary Of Coup Against Allende - Chile

People attend an event to pay homage to former Chilean President Salvador Allende and to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the military coup against Allende, near La Moneda Palace in Santiago, capital of Chile, Sept. 11, 2025. Then-Commander-in-chief of the Chilean army Augusto Pinochet launched a military coup to overthrow the democratically-elected government of Allende on Sept. 11, 1973. Allende was killed during the coup, marking the beginning of a 17-year period of military regime in Chile. Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM