Chile declares state of catastrophe as wildfires force thousands to flee

SANTIAGO, Jan ‌18 (Reuters) – Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of ‌catastrophe in two regions in the south of the ‌country early on Sunday as raging wildfires forced at least 20,000 people to evacuate. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/01/18/chile-declares-state-of-catastrophe-as-wildfires-force-thousands-to-flee