Chile Wildfires: 15 Dead, 50,000 Flee as State of Emergency Declared

At least 15 people have died and 50,000 have evacuated as massive wildfires rage in central Chile. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency. Nearly 4,000 firefighters are battling the flames. The fires are spreading rapidly due to strong winds and high temperatures. The emergency declaration allows the government to mobilize military resources. It aims to speed up aid and contain the disaster. The affected region includes the coastal Valparaíso area, a major tourist destination. Authorities continue to assess the full scale of the damage.