epaselect epa12660281 An airplane conducts water bombing on a forest fire in Penco, Chile, 18 January 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced on 18 January 2026 that the death toll from the wildfires in the southern regions of Nuble and Biobio had risen to 18. EPA/PABLO HIDALGO

epa12660286 A woman rescues a cat after wildfires struck in Penco, Chile, 18 January 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced on 18 January 2026 that the death toll from the wildfires in the southern regions of Nuble and Biobio had risen to 18. EPA/PABLO HIDALGO

epa12660285 A burnt tree stands surrounded by debris in an area damaged by wildfires in Penco, Chile, 18 January 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced on 18 January 2026 that the death toll from the wildfires in the southern regions of Nuble and Biobio had risen to 18. EPA/PABLO HIDALGO

epa12660283 A member of the Chilean Fire Department walks past a vehicle damaged by wildfires in Penco, Chile, 18 January 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced on 18 January 2026 that the death toll from the wildfires in the southern regions of Nuble and Biobio had risen to 18. EPA/PABLO HIDALGO