Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 15

Summary

Wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced over 50,000 to evacuate, leading the government to declare a state of emergency.

Key Points
  • Wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people.
  • More than 50,000 people have been forced to evacuate from the affected regions.
  • The Chilean government declared a state of emergency in the Nuble and Biobio regions.
  • The armed forces have been mobilized to assist in firefighting and evacuation efforts.
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