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At Least 19 People Killed in Chile Wildfires

HeadlineJan 20, 2026

Chile has declared a “state of catastrophe” as wildfires have killed at least 19 people. Parts of central and southern Chile were under extreme heat warnings with temperatures set to reach 99 degrees Fahrenheit.

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