Fires in Chile - death toll rises to at least 18

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Fires in Chile - death toll rises to at least 18
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At least 18 people have died in connection with large forest fires that broke out in southern and central Chile.

The fires, which broke out during a heat wave, have so far destroyed hundreds of homes and forced over 50,000 people to evacuate affected areas.

President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency due to the situation.

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