Forest fires in Chile have claimed the lives of 19 people

At least 19 people have died as a result of forest fires that occurred in the central and southern regions of Chile. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

The fires are spreading rapidly due to intense heat and wind. The government is taking measures to evacuate residents living in dangerous areas to safe locations.

A total of 23 active fires have been recorded across the country, with the largest fires occurring in the Ñuble and Bio-Bio regions. A state of emergency has been declared in these areas.

Some fires have approached residential areas, causing significant damage to homes. According to official data, more than 20,000 hectares have burned so far.

The fire near the city of Concepción is considered the largest. Residents of several towns have been forced to leave their homes.

Experts emphasize that air temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days. This may lead to new risks.

Officials are urging the public to strictly follow safety precautions. All efforts have been mobilized to control the fires.