"Chile Wildfire Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs as Hundreds Missing"

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"Chile Wildfire Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs as Hundreds Missing"
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Runaway forest fires in central Chile have claimed at least 99 lives with hundreds missing and thousands of homes destroyed, particularly in the hilly neighborhoods around Viña del Mar. President Gabriel Boric declared two days of mourning as survivors grapple with the devastation. Unusually warm weather and strong winds fueled the fires, which erupted while many were on summer vacations. Photographs depict the aftermath of the deadly blazes, including burned neighborhoods, destroyed homes, and residents cleaning up debris.

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