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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.

Published February 3, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2024 Chile wildfires.

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.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-02-03).