Large-scale fire on Christmas Eve 150 houses burnt down Chile December 26 13:20
On the 24th of Christmas Eve, a massive fire burned out 150 houses in Chile, South America. Chile has 80% of its population as Catholics, and the sadness of suddenly losing a home on an annual celebration is growing.
A forest fire broke out in Valparaiso, a tourist center in central Chile, on Tuesday, spreading to surrounding houses and quickly spreading to residential areas.
The residents of the area were evacuated and safe, but according to the Chilean government, about 150 buildings were burned down.
Chile in the southern hemisphere is now entering the summer, and the fires are expected to spread rapidly due to the hot, dry weather and strong winds.
In Chile, 80% of the population is Catholic, and on Christmas Eve, the residential area was wrapped in a lively atmosphere of celebration once a year. "It's so terrible. Christmas has been shrouded in smoke," he said.
Valparaíso, where the fire broke out, is known for its beautiful and beautiful streets lined with colorful houses, and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The effects of abnormal weather have been pointed out on successive large-scale fires.
Chile's Minister for Interior, Blumel, said, "There are indications that the fire was intentionally initiated." That means he is investigating the cause of the fire, including suspected arson.