Forest Fire
Update: Cerro Maule fire surpasses 1,127 hectares, triggers new evacuation and firefighter attack
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The Cerro Maule forest fire in Maule commune, ongoing since December 24, has now burned over 1,127 hectares—up significantly from initial reports—and remains active. Senapred ordered evacuation of Loteo San Francisco on December 25 amid threats to homes in nearby sectors. A red alert persists due to the fire's proximity to populated areas, tough weather, and an reported attack on a fire truck.
The National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred) activated a red alert in the Tiltil commune, Metropolitan Region, due to a forest fire threatening homes and affecting three houses. The incident, named El Bajo, spread rapidly amid a heatwave. Eight people were displaced, though without serious injuries.