Wildfires blazing across Chile have killed at least 46 people, officials said Saturday, leaving bodies in the street and homes destroyed as flames continued to spread.
Forest fires have killed 24 people, injured nearly 1,000 and destroyed 800 homes in five days as a blistering heat wave grips south-central Chile, authorities said Sunday.
Chile is battling to control the spread of several wildfires that have already destroyed more than 4000 hectares of land. Firefighters were seen arriving at the scene and battling the fire.