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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

Chile expands its state of emergency due to wildfires that have killed at least 23 people and burned up to 8,000 hectares and also declares a catastrophe in the Biobío region amid a summer heat wave.
2023-02-3

Chile has declared a state of emergency and requested international help to help deal with forest fires.
2017-01-22

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

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

Authorities in Chile close the Torres del Paine National Park, amid an ongoing forest fire in Patagonia.
2011-12-31

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

Bolivia declares a state of emergency after approximately 25,000 forest fires spread across the country.
2010-08-20