In Pics: Forest Fires Rage Across Various Regions Of Chile, Claim 23 Lives

At least 23 people were reported dead in around dozen wildfires raging across various regions of Chile amid a brazen heat wave. According to officials, 232 wildfires were active in country on Saturday

Chile Wildfires

At least 23 people were reported dead in hundreds of wildfire raging across Chile amid a blistering heatwave, said a government official, reported AFP. Image Source: AFP

As per Deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve, 232 wildfires were still active on Saturday. Image Source: AFP

Chilean government extended a state of disaster to include the southern region of Araucania. The regions of Nuble and Biobio were already under a disaster designation. Image Source: AFP

Temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), hindering efforts to contain the fires, many of which raged out of control. Image Source: AFP

The fires destroyed at least 88 homes and swept through 47,000 hectares (116,000 acres) of forest, officials said. Image Source: AFP