Forest Fires in Central-Southern Chile

The fires have claimed 21 lives, affected over 20,000 people, and destroyed thousands of homes. Chilean military helicopters have been deployed to assist in firefighting efforts, with multiple countries providing relief supplies. Extensive forest destruction has released large amounts of carbon dioxide, potentially leading to soil erosion, reduced biodiversity, and severely deteriorated air quality in surrounding areas. Thousands have been displaced, with food and drinking water supplies disrupted, and relief efforts struggling to reach remote regions.