Deaths in Chile fires rise to 99, President Boric declares state of emergency
epa11127615 An aerial photograph of the Achupallas sector, affected by forest fires in Viña del Mar, Valparaiso Region, Chile, 04 February 2024. According to local authorities, at least 99 people were killed in the wild fires affecting Chile. Chile's President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency in areas affected by the fires, and stated that the death toll is expected to rise. EPA/Adriana Thomasa
