Wildfire rages on after destroying 120 homes on Christmas Eve
A wildfire consumed the outskirts of a coastal Chilean city on Tuesday, destroying dozens of homes. Firefighters struggled to control the rapidly spreading blaze, prompting an evacuation order in Valparaiso, a port city northwest of Santiago.
As of Wednesday, the fire, which was worsened by strong winds, consumed more than 120 homes in the popular tourist town, known for its vividly colored wooden houses. There were no reports of casualties. “In addition, we will file a complaint against those who are responsible for the obvious intentionality of this fire,” he added.
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