Balance Conaf: Sectors Populated From 5 Regions Remain with Red Alert for Forest Fires

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The National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) gave a balance sheet of the forest fires that remain active in the country. The report, with updated information until 23:00 hours this Tuesday, December 16, details the situation of 5 main casualties that concentrate the combat efforts. The largest fire is Quilamuta, in the municipality of San Pedro, Metropolitan Region. This accident has consumed 1,870 hectares. Conaf resources and other emergency team…

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A complex day is unfolding in Chile due to active wildfires in several regions of the country. High temperatures, wind, and low humidity have forced SENAPRED (National Service for Disaster Prevention) to activate and maintain red alerts, as well as carry out preventative evacuations in populated areas. Wildfires spread more rapidly under conditions of high temperatures, wind, and low humidity, a scenario that keeps multiple alerts active and rei…