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Chilean President Vows to Determine Cause of Vina Del Mar Fire
Chilean President Vows to Determine Cause of Vina Del Mar Fire
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SANTIAGO (Sputnik) - Chile’s President Gabriel Boric has promised to find those responsible for the fire that continues to rage in the city of Vina del Mar... 24.12.2022, Sputnik International
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The fire erupted earlier this week and has destroyed 130 homes, leaving two people dead and 30 injured. At least 70 people have sought refuge in temporary shelters. According to the Chilean presidency, Boric traveled to Vina del Mar on Friday to monitor emergency efforts. "We are going to move heaven, sea and earth to find those responsible, if it is determined that this was done on purpose," Boric said at a Friday press conference after meeting with police, ministers, as well as local and provincial authorities. He asked the public to provide help to the affected families. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Chilean President Vows to Determine Cause of Vina Del Mar Fire
SANTIAGO (Sputnik) - Chile’s President Gabriel Boric has promised to find those responsible for the fire that continues to rage in the city of Vina del Mar, about 75 miles from the capital of Santiago.
The fire erupted earlier this week and has destroyed 130 homes, leaving two people dead and 30 injured. At least 70 people have sought refuge in temporary shelters.
According to the Chilean presidency, Boric traveled to Vina del Mar on Friday to monitor emergency efforts.
"We are going to move heaven, sea and earth to find those responsible, if it is determined that this was done on purpose," Boric said at a Friday press conference after meeting with police, ministers, as well as local and provincial authorities.
He asked the public to provide help to the affected families.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
