Gabriel Boric Declares State of Catastrophe as Chile Fires Kill 16

Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in southern Chile after wildfires killed at least 16 people and forced 50,000 residents to evacuate.The emergency measure grants the armed forces control over the Ñuble and Bío Bío regions where blazes have destroyed 250 homes and 8,500 hectares of land.Authorities reported instances of looting in Penco and a hospital robbery in Lirquén as firefighters struggle against extreme heat and strong winds.