The death toll from wildfires raging across central Chile hit 123 on Tuesday as helicopters dumped tons of water on blazes and emergency crews told Reuters they were still finding bodies buried in the wreckage three days after the fires took hold.

'It's like a war zone': Death toll from wildfires raging across Chile rises to 123, hundreds still missing

Wildfires sweeping through central Chile have killed at least 112 people. Hundreds are still missing. Neighbourhoods have been scorched, and homes burnt out. Thousands of residents have been left with no choice but to evacuate their homes. Watch to know more!

Chile Wildfires: Neighbourhoods scorched, homes burnt out

At least 112 people have been killed as wildfires continued to rage across central Chile, reported news agency AFP citing the national organisation in charge of managing victims’ bodies, on Sunday (Feb 4) after President Gabriel Boric said the toll is expected to rise in upcoming days.

Chile: Forest fires raging in Chile kill at least 112

At least 99 people have been killed as wildfires continued to rage across central Chile, reported news agency AFP citing the national organisation in charge of managing victims’ bodies, on Sunday (Feb 4) after President Gabriel Boric said the toll is expected to rise in upcoming days.

Chile: At least 99 killed as wildfires continue to rage

Chile: At least 112 killed as wildfires continue to rage

Chile Wildfires: At least 112 killed, hundreds missing

At least 112 people have been killed as wildfires continued to rage across central Chile, reported news agency AFP citing the national organisation in charge of managing victims’ bodies.

Chile: At least 112 killed as wildfires continue to rage; president warns toll expected to rise

A devastating wildfire is burning parts of Chile's central and southern region. officials are warning that the toll can rise soon. Watch to know more!

Chile Wildfire: At least 46 killed in wildfires, government declares state of emergency

The Chile government on Friday (Feb 3) declared a state of emergency after a massive, rapidly expanding wildfire engulfed nearly 480 hectares encircling a residential area in the central Valparaiso region threatening hundreds of homes.

Chile declares state of emergency as forest fires leave at least 51 dead

A devastating wildfire is burning parts of Chile's central and southern regions. officials are warning that the toll can rise soon. Watch to know more!

Chile orders evacuation in tourist city Vina Del Mer

Chile declares state of emergency as 10 people feared dead in massive forest fires

In a statewide plebiscite, Chileans chose to reject the current version of the constitution in favor of a new, conservative one, with the "against" option garnering more than 55% of the vote.

Chile: 55.56% Chileans reject conservative Constitution, 44.24% vote in favour | Race To Power

Chilean voters rejected a proposed conservative constitution to replace the country’s current text which dates back to the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, on Sunday (Dec 17).

Chileans vote against new conservative constitution to replace current dictatorship-era text

Chile: Voters reject second draft of Constitution, new draft by Republican-led panel | WION

Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year's tournament on Thursday.

Old rivals Lionel Messi-led Argentina and Chile to face each other in Copa America 2024

A 62% to 38% vote rejected the proposed constitution, which had been met with "intense criticism that it was too long, too left-wing, and too radical". Although many voters found it excessively divisive, it was regarded as one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, and controversy hampered the process.

Chile vote on new draft constitution is set for December 17

A very strong earthquake of 6.7 magnitude was reported in Chile on Tuesday (Oct 31) morning. As per reports, the earthquake was reported near La Serena, Elqui, Coquimbo Region at 7.

Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude jolts Chile

Fly-half Owen Farrell will captain England against Chile on his return from a ban for this weekend's Rugby World Cup pool game, the Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday.

Rugby World Cup: Owen Farrell to captain England against Chile upon return from ban

Chile's government on Wednesday (August 30) launched a programme to investigate what happened to more than 1,000 people who disappeared during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.

Chile: Govt starts investigating disappearances during Pinochet's regime

Chile's glaciers are melting and fast disappearing because of climate change.

Chile: In the shadow of melting glacier

A retired general in Chile killed himself on Tuesday (August 29) before his conviction for 1973 murder of beloved folk singer Victor Jara, said the attorney general's office.

Chilean general, to be jailed for 1973 murder of folk singer Victor Jara, kills himself 

Floods from torrential rains and strong winds have been affecting central-southern Chile for several days now. The winter rains have left three dead and many homeless.

Three dead in Chile after torrential rains destroy roads in Chile

In an unfortunate incident, a pilot collapsed and died inside a toilet aboard a Boeing 787 flight bound for Chile from Miami, forcing the co-pilots to make an emergency landing in Panama, earlier this week.

Pilot collapses and dies in plane bathroom, forcing emergency landing

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