Chile Firefighter Arrested for Deadly Blaze Killing 137

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Chile Firefighter Arrested for Deadly Blaze Killing 137
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Chilean authorities have arrested a firefighter and a forestry worker on suspicion of starting a fire in February that killed at least 137 people in the Valparaíso region. The suspects, charged with arson resulting in death, allegedly started several fires simultaneously, which were exacerbated by high temperatures and wind. The fire, the deadliest in the country's history, affected over 16,000 people and destroyed homes in the region, including the popular holiday destination Vina del Mar.

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