Chile’s Worst Wildfire Destroys Town as Help Arrives

More international help has been arriving in Chile to help the country fight the worst wildfire in the country’s modern history.

Russia has sent a super-tanker aircraft capable of carrying tons of water to douse the fires.

The series of fast-spreading fires mostly in Chile’s central region, are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures and a prolonged drought.

One town, Santa Olga, has been completely destroyed by the blaze.

Image captionThe charred remains of one person were found in the town – 6,000 residents fled unharmed

Image captionPeople took their animals with them as the fire spread

Image captionMany people were left homeless and in despair

Image captionMultiple blazes have ravaged 238,000 hectares (588,000 acres) across Chile – the National Forestry Corporation says they are still growing

Image captionFirefighters have been mourning the deaths of five of their colleagues who died helping people move out of danger

Courtesy : BBC