Wildfires rage across hillside in coastal city in Chile
Published date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:58:23 +0700This is the dramatic moment wildfires raged across the hillsides of a coastal city in Chile.
Footage captured by Michael Jofre shows towering flames and thick smoke consuming hills near Penco in the Biobio region, as the blaze tore through the area on January 18.
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Penco, Chile |
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18/01/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP174889 |
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Duration: 00:34 |
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Rating: News safe |
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