Chile forest fire has killed 21 people, the nation has entered a two-day mourning period.

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23/01/2026
On the 22nd local time, Chilean President Boric announced a two-day national mourning period to mourn the victims of the forest fires in the central and southern regions of the country, especially in the Biobo and uble regions. The mourning period is from January 22nd to 23rd. According to the latest report from the Chilean government on the evening of the 21st local time, the forest fires in the central and southern regions of the country have resulted in 21 deaths and over 20,000 people affected. The fires have destroyed over 800 residential buildings.