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Forest fire destroys 150 homes in Chilean city

Authorities say a large forest fire that is covering the Chilean city of Valparaiso in smoke has destroyed at least 150 homes and is forcing evacuations.

 

President Michelle Bachelet has declared the port city a catastrophe zone, which puts the Armed Forces in charge of maintaining order and evacuating thousands of people affected by the smoke and flames. (AP)

 


פרסום ראשון: 04.13.14, 11:04