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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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Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows firefighters and rescuers working at the site of a firefighting helicopter crash accident in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows firefighters and rescuers working at the site of a firefighting helicopter crash accident in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows firefighters and rescuers working at the site of a firefighting helicopter crash accident in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows firefighters and rescuers working at the site of a firefighting helicopter crash accident in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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South Korea: Deadly Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations in Southeast

A wildfire began in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province, on March 22. By March 26, the fire had spread eastward to Cheongsong, Yeongyang, and Yeongdeok, burning more than 17,000 hectares, making it the second-largest wildfire in South Korean history. As of March 26, it was reported that 24 people had died, and approximately 27,000 residents had been evacuated.

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 3

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. The flames destroyed thousands of structures, forcing approximately 88,000 people to remain under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 4

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. The flames destroyed thousands of structures, forcing approximately 88,000 people to remain under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 16 people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, burned more than 37,000 acres, and displaced tens of thousands as of Saturday, January 11.

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 2

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 16 people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, burned more than 37,000 acres, and displaced tens of thousands as of Saturday, January 11.

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GLOBALink | Maui wildfire survivors see long road ahead for rebuilding

STORY: Maui wildfire survivors see long road ahead for rebuilding DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: MAUI, the United States CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERLINDA FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor 3. various of Lahaina 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEX FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor 5. various of Lahaina STORYLINE: Just three minutes' drive from the historic seaside town of Lahaina, which was swallowed by wildfires on Aug. 8, an unofficial hub was set up in the garage of Alex Freeman's house, offering food and necessities to people in need. Those who escaped the deadly flames are flocking here to drop off relief supplies. Those who lost everything in the fires are coming here to pick them up. The supplies range from water, canned food, diapers, paper towels, hygiene products, dog and cat food, to medicines, gas, fans and air conditioners. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERLINDA FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor "Most of the supplies are coming from local pe

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 20, 2023, shows a burnt car in Lahaina following deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 20, 2023, shows damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Death toll from Hawaii wildfires up to 114 as search for victims continues

STORY: Death toll from Hawaii wildfires up to 114 as search for victims continues DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hawaii Governor Josh Green delivering speech (courtesy of Office of the Governor of Hawaii) 2. various of Biden departing the White House (August 17, 2023) STORYLINE: The death toll from the Maui wildfires in the U.S. state of Hawaii reached 114 on Friday while more than 60 percent of the disaster area has been searched, authorities said. The Maui Police Department confirmed in an update that the total number of fatalities in the deadly wildfires has increased to 114, up from Thursday's 111. In a televised speech, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that the number of lives lost in the disaster is "expected to increase each day" as the search for victims continues. "The scope of devastation on Maui is difficult to express in words," said the governor, noting that more than 2,200 buildings have been destroyed and ano

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Maui emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons

STORY: Maui emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Herman Andaya speaking to the press in Maui STORYLINE: Herman Andaya, the administrator of Maui Emergency Management Agency, resigned Thursday, citing health reasons, according to the official Facebook page of Maui County. The county's Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation. "Given the gravity of the crisis we are facing, my team and I will be placing someone in this key position as quickly as possible and I look forward to making that announcement soon," Bissen said. The death toll from the Maui wildfires in the U.S. state of Hawaii reached 110 on Wednesday. In Maui, it's not difficult to spot one of the 80 green siren towers used to alert residents in times of danger, which are tested monthly. However, the robust emergency siren warning system simply sat silent during the deadly wildfires. Xinhua News Agency corresp

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Hawaii Gov. Green speaks over Maui wildfires

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks at a press conference in Wailuku on the island of Maui, Hawaii, on Aug. 14, 2023, about deadly wildfires that swept the island.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows a house destroyed in Lahaina by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Aftermath of Maui wildfires

Photo taken Aug. 16, 2023, shows the damage in Lahaina caused by deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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Maui wildfire relief efforts

A dinghy leaves a harbor on the island of Maui, Hawaii, on Aug. 15, 2023, carrying relief supplies to people impacted by deadly wildfires on the island.

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Hawaii's Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history

STORY: Hawaii's Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina 2. various of the aerial view of West Maui (Courtesy of Richard Olsen, Air Maui Helicopters) 3. various of Lahaina (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 4. various of aerial footage (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 5. pics of local people STORYLINE: The death toll from wildfires burning in Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii jumped to 93, according to the Maui County's website. The latest death toll has made the wildfire the deadliest one in more than a century in modern U.S. history. Deadly wildfires have nearly completely destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, a popular tourist spot and once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Reports said that thousands of people had been displaced, more than 2,200 structures had been destroyed. Despite the bad weather, questions have been raised about Hawaii

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Death toll expected to grow as wildfires devastate Hawaii's Maui

STORY: Death toll expected to grow as wildfires devastate Hawaii's Maui DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial view of West Maui (Courtesy of Richard Olsen, Air Maui Helicopters) 2. various of the aftermath STORYLINE: Local authorities said Thursday that at least 53 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii's Maui Island, warning the death toll could grow even higher. Strong winds from Hurricane Dora were to blame for the deadly wildfires, destroying parts of Lahaina, a tourist spot on Maui Island. According to county officials, the wildfire that caused widespread damage in Lahaina town was reported to be 80 percent contained this morning after the fire department reported making progress in fighting the Lahaina fire and fires in Pulehu and Upcountry Maui. Officials said that the status of all three fires remained unchanged as of Thursday afternoon. U.S. President Joe Biden o

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINA-DONATION-WILD FIRE

(220823) -- ALGIERS, Aug. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qian Jin (L), the charge d'affaires at the Chinese embassy in Algeria, hands over a cheque to Ibtissem Hamlaoui, the president of the Algerian Red Crescent, during a donation ceremony in Algiers, Algeria, on Aug. 22, 2022. The Algerian Red Crescent (ARC) received a donation from China worth 16 million Algerian dinars (113,000 U.S. dollars) to help Algerian families affected by the recent deadly wildfires. The donation, given by the Chinese Embassy in Algeria and the Chinese General Association of Commerce, was received by the ARC on Monday evening, which was attended by Chinese and Algerian officials. (Xinhua/Wu Tianyu)

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Wildfires rage in U.S. western states

Photo taken Sept. 13, 2020, in Phoenix, Oregon shows a burnt car and debris left after deadly wildfires that raged in western U.S. states.

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Wildfires rage in U.S. western states

Photo taken Sept. 13, 2020, in Phoenix, Oregon shows cars burnt in deadly wildfires that raged in western U.S. states.

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Wildfires rage in U.S. western states

A road is seen closed in Phoenix, Oregon, on Sept. 13, 2020, after deadly wildfires raged in the western U.S. state and neighboring states.

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Wildfires rage in U.S. western states

Photo taken Sept. 13, 2020, shows a burnt area in Phoenix, Oregon, after deadly wildfires raged in western U.S. states.

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Wildfires rage in U.S. western states

Photo taken Sept. 13, 2020, in Phoenix, Oregon shows a burnt car and debris left after deadly wildfires that raged in western U.S. states.