Chile Wildfire Death Toll Hits 20 as New Blazes Emerge in Araucania

Chilean authorities confirmed 20 deaths as uncontrollable wildfires ravaged 35,000 hectares and destroyed over 1,000 homes across the central and southern regions.President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in Nuble and Biobio while deploying military personnel to support thousands of firefighters battling blazes exacerbated by high winds.New fire outbreaks in Araucania and the total destruction of neighborhoods in coastal towns like Lirquen have forced thousands to evacuate as emergency crews struggle to contain the flames.