The city is on fire! Dozens of missing due to forest fires in Valparaiso, Chile

The city is on fire! Dozens of missing due to forest fires in Valparaíso, Chile Chile declares a state of emergency due to catastrophic wildfires ravaging the central and southern regions, including popular tourist areas. The situation remains complex as communication lines are down, leaving many residents in these areas isolated or stranded on roads due to smoke and flames. Initially reporting at least 10 missing persons, authorities now face uncertainty as communication disruptions persist. Emergency services are battling 10 separate fire fronts affecting regions such as Valparaíso, O’Higgins, Maule, and Biobío in central and southern Chile. The devastating wildfires pose a significant threat to both residents and the environment. Naturals hazards in 2023 have become more frequent. We do not know what awaits us in 2025. How global warming and climate change will affect our Earth. Watch the most current news about natural disasters on our channel. My pr