Forest fires in Chile's Valparaíso region have killed at least 112 people.
At least 112 people have been killed by forest fires in Chile's Valparaíso region.
President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and said he would make all necessary resources available to tackle the situation.
It is believed to be Chile's deadliest forest fire on record. Many of those affected were visiting the coastal region during the summer holidays.
A health alert was put in place in Valparaíso by the health ministry.
The ministry called for the suspension of elective surgeries and authorised temporary field hospitals to be set up.
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