VOICED : Incendio en Viña del Mar deja un muerto y más de un centenar de casas destruidas

A severe fire in Viña del Mar, Chile, led to a state of emergency. The fire, driven by strong winds, destroyed homes and land, resulting in one death and many injuries. The community rallied to fight the fire, but many suffered significant personal losses. The government reported progress in controlling the fire.

What natural factor contributed to the rapid spread of the fire in Viña del Mar?

• Snowfall

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

• Earthquake

How did the local community attempt to control the fire?

• By creating firebreaks and using buckets of water

• By using helicopters to drop water

• By using fire extinguishers

• By calling international fire services

What was one of the major losses faced by families due to the fire?

• Loss of schools

• Loss of public parks

• Loss of pets

• Loss of crops

What was the initial cause of the fire in Viña del Mar?

• A lightning strike

• A volcanic eruption

• A forest fire

• A gas explosion

What action did the Chilean government take in response to the fire?

• Assured that the fire was being controlled

• Evacuated the entire city

• Called for international aid

• Declared a national holiday