Expect significant business and travel disruptions in the Valparaiso Region of Chile in the coming weeks due to ongoing wildfires, which have left at least 112 dead as of February 5, making it the nation’s deadliest disaster since 2010.

Incident Details

Beginning on February 2, wildfires have spread across the coastal mountains of Chile in the Valparaíso Region, northwest of Santiago. As of early February 5, at least 112 people have died, and almost 14,000 homes have been impacted by the fires. Weather conditions in the area caused the fires to spread rapidly. Fires currently threaten the edges of popular tourist cities like Vina del Mar and Valparaiso.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers should follow all evacuation orders. Keep updated on road conditions and closures while planning any movement throughout the region. Stay inside, when possible, ideally in well-ventilated or air-conditioned spaces. Continue monitoring the incident via local sources.