It is reported by RIA Novosti.

“The fire in Viña del Mar is under control ... However, this does not mean that it is completely extinguished, there are still pockets of fire, precautions are still in place, brigades are still working on the spot,” she said.

At the same time, the minister stressed that the fire was localized and no longer poses a direct danger to the population living nearby.

The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs also confirmed that the number of houses destroyed as a result of the fire "is approaching 300."

Earlier, the Chilean authorities declared a state of emergency due to a fire in the resort town of Viña del Mar.