Beaten by extreme heat waves, chili faces the deadliest wildfires in recent historywith a hundred dead citizensa number that authorities say will continue to rise.
Forest fires and what is known so far:
On Friday, At the same time, fires raged in the hills of Viña del Mar and other areas of the Valparaíso regionmainly about 120 kilometers northwest of the capital Santiago.
The fire multiplied and spread through the wind.
As experts explained, When vegetation or trash burns, light hot air is created, kicking up ignited particles or sparks that travel hundreds of meters and cause satellite fires.
Waves with maximum temperatures and wind are a terrible combination as flames accelerate on slopes and downwindwhich makes them deadlier.
In the middle of southern summer, heat waves of 40 °C have been recorded since last week.
Accordingly According to the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), 99.7% of fires are caused intentionally or by negligence.
In the current emergency, there have been simultaneous outbreaks, which is completely abnormal.
“The possible intent behind these fires is under investigation.“, said the president on Saturday Gabriel Boric.
In this part of American territory The natural and cyclical phenomenon El Niño has become more intense and frequent due to global warming caused by human activities., according to scientists. This phenomenon increases the temperature of the Pacific Ocean and causes droughts or floods.
AFP.