Chile Continues to Fight 21 Forest Fires

The National Service for the Prevention and Attention of Disasters (Senapred) reported on Friday that 21 forest fires continue to be fought in the South American country.

Ten are reported in La Araucanía, seven in Biobío, two in Los Ríos, and one each in Ñuble and Magallanes, according to Senapred.

The agency said that of the total number of fires registered, 168 have been controlled, and the red alert is maintained for both Biobío and La Araucanía.

A total of 440 976 71 hectares have been lost to fires, with Biobío being the region with the largest number of hectares burned (209 646 67).

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