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At Least 18 Die in Chilean Wildfires

Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced the deaths of at least 18 people in major wildfires in the south of the country and declared a curfew in affected areas.

At Least 18 Die in Chilean Wildfires

At least 18 people have died in fires that hit two regions in southern Chile, according to the latest toll announced by President Gabriel Boric on Sunday, who expects the number to rise. He also issued a decree imposing a curfew in the most affected areas.

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