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President Boric confirms new death toll of 46, warns of rising causalities

4 February 2024
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2024-02-04 10:20

Chilean President Gabriel Boric confirmed 40 deaths from fires, with an additional six in hospitals due to burns.

The number of victims is expected to increase. He urged people to heed evacuation orders promptly, emphasizing the rapid spread of the fires and challenging firefighting conditions caused by high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity.

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