
Deadly wildfires continue to rip through Chile this weekend, as dry and gusty conditions have significantly hindered attempts to control the flames.
Named the Biobío wildfires, based on one of the regions the flames have consumed, at least 23 deaths have been confirmed due to the fires through Saturday. An official briefing on Saturday evening stated that at least 979 people have been injured, while more than 1,100 have sought refuge in shelters. The fires have raged through the central and southern part of the country, including the regions of Ñuble and La Araucanía.