Chile: why were the fires so rapid and deadly?. The human toll of the violent forest fires which ravaged several municipalities in Greater Valparaiso, in central Chile, continues to increase.
According to President Gabriel Boric, it is “ the greatest tragedy ” that the South American country has experienced since the 2010 earthquake. Why did the flames spread so quickly? How did this fire become one of the deadliest of the 21st century? Here are some explanations and satellite images to help you understand.