Pre-trial detention ordered for suspects in deadly Chile fire

A Chilean court on Saturday ordered the pre-trial detention of two men accused of starting a massive fire earlier this year that left 137 people dead in the resort city of Vina del Mar. Police had announced the arrests of volunteer firefighter, and forestry official, who have been ordered held behind bars for six months.

Several fires broke out simultaneously on 2nd February around the coastal city of Vina del Mar located northwest of Chile's capital Santiago. Materials used to start the fire were found in the house of one of the suspects, authorities have said. Investigators were also probing potential links to other arson incidents.