05/02/2024 04:08 (UTC)

Chile declares national mourning period as fires death toll rises to almost 100

Valparaiso, Feb 4 (EFE).- Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared two days of national mourning on Sunday as at least 99 people have died in the devastating fires that are consuming the Valparaiso region.

The Legal Medical Service (SML) "has taken in a total of 99 people; 32 of them identified," the organization said, updating an earlier death toll of 64. (Camera: ADRIANA THOMASA).

SHOT LIST: THE FOREST FIRES AFFECTING VALPARAISO REGION, CHILE.

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Date: 04/02/2024 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Environmental issue
Disaster and accident » Fire
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 191 seconds
Reference: 55012842618
Relevance: Normal