In February 2024, a series of wildfires broke out in Chile, affecting multiple regions including Valparaíso, O'Higgins, Maule, Biobío, and Los Lagos. [1] The most severe incidents occurred in the Valparaíso Region as of 5 February 2024. [2] The Chilean government labeled the fires as the country's worst disaster since the 2010 Chile earthquake, [3] and declared a two-day national mourning period. [4]
In February 2024, a series of wildfires broke out in Chile, affecting multiple regions including Valparaíso, O'Higgins, Maule, Biobío, and Los Lagos. [1] The most severe incidents occurred in the Valparaíso Region as of 5 February 2024. [2] The Chilean government labeled the fires as the country's worst disaster since the 2010 Chile earthquake, [3] and declared a two-day national mourning period. [4]