Most of the active wildfires in Chile right now are in the south‑central part of the country, especially the regions of Biobío and Ñuble , several hundred kilometers south of Santiago.

Main fire zones

  • The most critical fires are reported in the Biobío and Ñuble regions, where a state of emergency or “state of catastrophe” has been declared due to the scale of damage and evacuations.
  • These regions lie roughly 500 km south of Santiago and include both rural areas and communities with forests, plantations, and small towns that are highly exposed to fast‑moving flames.

Scale and impact

  • National agencies have reported around a couple dozen active wildfires across Chile, but Biobío and Ñuble host the largest and deadliest ones, with thousands of hectares burned and many homes destroyed.
  • Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from these southern regions as fires spread under extreme heat and strong winds, and authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries.

Conditions and risk

  • Much of central and south‑central Chile is under extreme heat warnings, with temperatures around or above 38°C, plus dry conditions and wind, which make Biobío and Ñuble especially vulnerable to new outbreaks and flare‑ups.
  • Firefighters, military units, and international support teams are concentrated in these regions as they prioritize protecting populated areas, critical roads, and infrastructure.

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