Chile Wildfires: At Least 15 Dead, State of Emergency Declared

At least 15 people have died in wildfires raging across two provinces in southern Chile. The fires have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions, specifically the Ñuble and Biobío provinces.

The wildfires began on Saturday, with firefighters battling 24 active fronts across the country. High temperatures and strong winds are exacerbating the situation.