Rest of World News: Devastating forest fires in Chile have claimed the lives of 123 people, making it the country's worst disaster since the 2010 earthquake. The fires have caused widespread destruction in neighborhoods and popular tourist cities like Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. The government has implemented measures to control the fires, and international support is being mobilized. Stay updated on the latest developments.
Wildfires are not uncommon in Chile over summer months. Last year, on the back of a record heat wave, some 27 people died and more than 990,000 acres were affected.
As many as 46 people have been killed in forest fires raging in Chile, President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday. He added that the number of victims is likely to rise, NBC News reported. Chile Wildfire: Raging Forest Fires in Central Chile Kill 46; Toll Likely To Rise, Says President Gabriel Boric (Watch Videos).