New Satellite Images from Maxar paint a stark picture of the widespread damage inflicted by wildfires in Chile’s picturesque Valparaíso region. This tragedy has claimed the lives of at least 122 people with the death toll expected to rise.
The images captured on Monday show expose the extensive burn scars left behind by the destructive blaze.
Viña del Mar, a prominent tourist destination known for its idyllic beaches and lush gardens had the maximum fatalities. The town itself has reported more than 190 people missing amidst the devastation according to CBS News.
The fires erupted Friday and continued till Monday, fueled by strong winds and scorching temperatures that soared to 40°C (104°F).
Infrared Image of Areas affected by large wildfires near the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar in Chile.
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A view of burned homes east of Viña del Mar, where most of the deaths have been reported.
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A view of homes and buildings in the town of Quilpué before the wildfires.
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A view of destroyed homes and buildings in the town of Quilpué
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View of the Quebrada Escobares neighborhood before wildfire damage.
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View of the wildfire damage in the Quebrada Escobares neighborhood.
SATELLITE IMAGE ©2024 MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES
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