Twenty-three people have died so far in forest fires in Chile which broke out on Wednesday (February 1) after a devastating heatwave. "We want to mourn the passing of 23 persons," Deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve said on Saturday night (February 5), adding that 979 people have been injured in the fires.

Chile: 23 dead in forest fires so far, govt declares state of disaster

Chile is battling to control the spread of several wildfires that have already destroyed more than 4000 hectares of land. Firefighters were seen arriving at the scene and battling the fire.

WION Climate Tracker: Chile battles to combat wildfires amid threat to residents

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Chile: 23 dead in forest fires so far, govt declares state of disaster

WION Climate Tracker: Chile battles to combat wildfires amid threat to residents