Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 23: official

Temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), hindering efforts to contain the fires, many of which raged out of control.

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Firefighters are seen during a fire in Puren, Araucania region, Chile on February 4, 2023. AFP
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At least 23 people have died in hundreds of forest fires whipped up amid a blistering heat wave in south central Chile, a senior  government official said yesterday night.

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