Chile Biobio Forest Fires

SANTIAGO, Jan. 18, 2026 -- This photo shows the site a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. leer más All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X.,Image: 1067096201, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Zhu Yubo / Xinhua News / ContactoPhoto Editorial licence valid only for Spain and 3 MONTHS from the date of the image, then delete it from your archive. For non-editorial and non-licensed use, please contact EUROPA PRESS. leer menos