Las Condes
Hiker rescued from forest fire in Las Condes
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A young woman was rescued by Carabineros using a helicopter during a forest fire in San Carlos de Apoquindo, Las Condes, which has consumed over 470 hectares. The blaze, named Plaza Sur, has prompted a yellow communal alert, though it poses no direct threat to homes. Authorities warn of smoke risks and urge avoiding activities in the area.
Catalina Ugarte and Cristóbal de la Maza, Republican Party councilors in Las Condes, resigned to focus on government roles under President José Antonio Kast. Guillermo Plaza and Paulina Dittborn are set to replace them under electoral law. The council will formalize the resignations on Thursday.
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Las Condes' Home Collection Program for Organic Waste marked its first year by recycling over 2,000 tons, avoiding 367 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Mayor Catalina San Martín celebrated the results by delivering compost to residents and called for greater community involvement.