Evacuations Issued as Forest Fire Threatens Homes in Central Chile
Authorities in central Chile issued evacuation orders to residents in the Valparaiso region on Wednesday, March 13, as a forest fire continued to grow in the area.
The Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) issued a red alert on Wednesday evening, asking residents from several sectors of the region to evacuate as multiple fire crews responded to the fire.
This footage, filmed and posted to X by @AledeValpito, shows smoke and flames rising near property in Valparaiso city on Wednesday night. Credit: @AledeValpito via Storyful
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