The Independent reports on a forest fire affecting parts of Chile:
Chile has been hit by another forest fire, which has spread, threatening the port cities of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar.
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Thousands of people have fled their homes in Chile as a deadly forest fire threatens to reach the port cities of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar.
Photos showed endless clouds of smoke above the seaside towns reflecting the orange glow of the spreading flames.
Officials believe the blaze started at an illegal rubbish tip on Friday afternoon and was fanned by high winds, moving at a rate that forced authorities to declare a state of emergency in the area.
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