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Forest fire ravages Santiago city
Updated: 2011-04-18 10:50
(Agencies)
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A forest fire near a house is seen in Vina del Mar city, about 121 km (75 miles) northwest of Santiago, April 17, 2011. Hectares of land have been burned due to multiple fires near Vina del Mar city but with no reported cases of deaths or serious injuries, local authorities said.[Photo/Agencies] |
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A person crosses a street covered by smoke from forest fires in downtown Vina del mar city, about 121 km (75 miles) northwest of Santiago, April 17, 2011.[Photo/Agencies] |
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