Chile's worst wildfire destroys town as help arrives

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News ID: 7438
Publish Date: 11:57 - 27 January 2017
More international help has been arriving in Chile to help the country fight the worst wildfire in its modern history.
Russia has sent a super-tanker aircraft capable of carrying tons of water to douse the fires.

The series of fast-spreading fires, mostly in Chile's central region, are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures and a prolonged drought.

One town, Santa Olga, has been destroyed by the blaze.



Chile's worst wildfire destroys town as help arrives


Chile's worst wildfire destroys town as help arrives


Chile's worst wildfire destroys town as help arrives


Chile's worst wildfire destroys town as help arrives


Chile's worst wildfire destroys town as help arrives



source: BBC
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