Chile exports evacuation as forests in the south of the country, killing at least 1

On Sunday, the Chilean authorities issued two alerts to evacuate the southern region of La Araucanía forest fires Included. At least one person died.

The country’s government said this step aims to protect more than 860,000 people.

The Chilean government ordered the evacuation in the imminent risk areas, urged the residents to leave their homes and resort to safe areas. He did not provide numbers on damage or the number of people who were evacuated after a request from the Associated Press.

The authorities confirmed the death of a 84 -year -old woman who was evacuated, but eventually returned home.

La Araucanía, south of the capital, Santiago, faced a wave of forest fires that spread rapidly due to high temperatures, strong winds and dehydration. The authorities issued a red alert in several parts of the area where firefighting teams are fighting against fire.

Chilean President Gabriel Borik, Which ordered the curfew in the affected areas on SaturdayHe recently said that some fires were “deliberate” and urged the investigation. Police arrested five people this week in the case.

The authorities said that forest fires recently destroyed 33,406 hectares in Chile, 44 % less than last year. Many of these fire in La Arocania.

The temperatures of more than 40 ° C, or 104 Fahrenheit, reinforced this week’s forest fires in the region.

“These temperatures are not normal at all, they are higher than natural domains. Unfortunately, with climate change, it seems more common,” said Andres Moncada, the meteorologist at Chile, for meteorology.

Dozens of people were killed last year and more than 1,000 homes were destroyed Because of the forest fires In the Valparaiso area. These fires were fueled by a heat wave and intense winds.