Red alert
This Sunday afternoon, the National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred) declared a red alert in the Chonchi commune, Los Lagos Region, due to a rapidly spreading forest fire threatening homes, people, and critical infrastructure. The measure was upgraded from a previous yellow alert, based on data from the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf). The fire, in the Nahuiltad sector near Castro, has affected approximately one hectare of vegetation.
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A forest fire that started on Monday in San Pedro de Melipilla has spread to over 1,870 hectares of vegetation, prompting a red alert and preventive evacuations. Five people have been displaced, and three homes destroyed. Authorities have deployed an extensive operation to combat the blaze.