"Deadly Chilean Wildfires Claim 64 Lives, Death Toll Expected to Climb"

Forest fires in Chile have claimed the lives of at least 64 people, with the death toll expected to rise, and have affected over 43,000 hectares and 1,350 homes. President Gabriel Boric has declared two days of national mourning and a state of emergency, promising government resources to aid those affected. Evacuations have been triggered in central Chile, and red alerts have been issued for at-risk areas. The fires, exacerbated by a heat wave, have prompted the deployment of helicopters, firefighters, and the suspension of mass commercial events.