00:00Wildfires swept through Chile's Aracania region,
00:03claiming one life and leaving more than 40 people homeless as emergency services
00:07battled to contain the blazes.
00:09The fires started on Tuesday and have destroyed 30 homes and continues to
00:14spread.
00:15Aracania region delegate Eduardo Abdala said the situation is critical,
00:19with eight fires burning.
00:30Firefighters, helicopters and small aircraft are working to control the blaze,
00:44while tractors dig fire breaks to stop the fire from spreading.
00:48Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and the firefighting mission
00:52is ongoing.
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