Wildfires swept through Chile's Araucania region, claiming one life and leaving more than 40 people homeless as emergency services battle to contain the blazes.
The fires, which started on Tuesday (Feb 11), have destroyed 30 homes and continue to spread.
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The fires, which started on Tuesday (Feb 11), have destroyed 30 homes and continue to spread.
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00:00Wildfires swept through Chile's Aracania region,
00:03claiming one life and leaving more than 40 people homeless as emergency services
00:07battled to contain the blazes.
00:09The fires started on Tuesday and have destroyed 30 homes and continues to
00:14spread.
00:15Aracania region delegate Eduardo Abdala said the situation is critical,
00:19with eight fires burning.
00:30Firefighters, helicopters and small aircraft are working to control the blaze,
00:44while tractors dig fire breaks to stop the fire from spreading.
00:48Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and the firefighting mission
00:52is ongoing.
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