Senapred

The National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred) declared a red alert in the Los Ángeles commune, Biobío Region, due to a wildfire threatening homes. The blaze, named “Munilque,” has consumed at least 2.5 hectares of vegetation near populated areas, prompting the evacuation of at least 20 homes in the La Isla sector.

January 13, 2026 Reported by AI

In a span of four hours, Chile activated four red alerts for forest fires near populated areas in the Ñuble, Biobío, Araucanía, and Maule regions. The latest blaze, named “Las Margaritas” in Cauquenes, has consumed one hectare and is under combat. These emergencies follow a recent fire in the same commune that damaged 414 hectares and homes.