Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): ;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2024-02-04 11:42:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Chile;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On the 3 February 2024, a wildfire is reported to have affected Valparaiso Region. Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area caused at least 52 deaths. The event is on-going and spreading with damage expected to affect forests and urban areas.  Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation and wildfire extent emergency mapping

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR715] Wildfire in Valparaiso region, Chile
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR715/aemfeed