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The death toll from major wildfires in Valparaíso, Chile, increases to at least 112 people, with between 3,000 and 6,000 houses damaged in the fires.
2024-02-4

Chile declares a state of emergency as wildfires kill at least 51 people across the country, while hundreds more are reported missing. Multiple fires have been reported in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. More than 1,100 buildings are destroyed.
2024-02-3

A wildfire destroys at least 100 homes in Valparaíso, Chile, causing the evacuation of about 400 people. The Chilean Ministry of the Interior and Public Security reports that at least 19 people suffered from minor injuries.
2017-01-2

Chile declares a state of emergency and preliminary evacuation of 16,000 as a forest fire threatens the city of Valparaiso.
2015-03-13

A massive forest fire in Valparaíso, Chile destroys thousands of homes and leaves 11 people dead.
2014-04-13

Police clash with Chilean fishermen opposed to a new law said to favour larger companies; Chilean police use tear gas and water cannon to break up demonstrations in Valparaíso.
2012-07-11

A magnitude 6 earthquake occurs off the coast of Chile near Valparaíso.
2011-07-15

Police clashed with protesters in Valparaíso, Chile over the government's proposed hydro-electric dam project and education and labour policies which, student leaders say, are going "in the opposite way from those the population were demanding". The demonstration coincides with Sebastián Piñera's state of the nation address.
2011-05-21