According to the Ministry of the Interior,
more than 100 people have died in the devastating forest
fires in Chile.
Secretary of State Manuel Monsalve said at a press conference
that 112 people have now been admitted to the coroner's
office.
Firefighters are still battling 40 active fires across the country.
On Sunday, almost 3000 firefighters and soldiers fought dozens of
fires together with volunteers for the third day in a
row.
According to the authorities, the fires have already destroyed almost
26,000 hectares of land.
The coastal town of Vina Del Mar,
which is popular with tourists,
has been particularly affected.
Thousands of houses have been damaged or destroyed,
said Interior Minister Carolina Toha.
This is the worst tragedy our country has experienced since
the earthquake in 2010,
said President Gabriel Borick during a visit to the disaster
area.
More than 520 people lost their lives back then.
He warned that the death toll would rise considerably.
Borich announced A2 day national mourning in honor of the
victims.