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Chile: 19 Dead and Over 50,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Concepción, State of Catastrophe Declared in Two Regions

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On Sunday, January 18, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe across two regions as deadly wildfires claimed at least 19 lives. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the Ñuble and Biobío regions. President Boric warned that the death toll is expected to rise as search teams reach devastated areas. Blistering heat and strong winds have severely hampered firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring to 100°F (38°C) on Sunday, January 18.



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Video Location: Concepción, Chile
Video Recording Date/Time: January 18, 2026 at about 21:10h
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