Chile detains 10 accused of starting deadly wildfires

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The fires have led to 24 deaths and destroyed 800 homes. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Those who started them potentially face harsh consequences, Interior Ministry Undersecretary Manuel Monsalve, said in a press conference on Sunday.

Chile is working to contain 51 of 260 wildfires currently burning, with 28 of them considered significant, Mr Monsalve said. The blazes have destroyed 800 homes, and 26 people are hospitalised with serious burns.

 

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