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Chile Arrests Firefighter and Forestry Official for Blaze That Killed 137 in Vina del Mar

May 25, 2024, 05:41 PM

Authorities in Chile have arrested a firefighter and a forestry official on suspicion of starting a blaze in February that killed 137 people in the resort city of Vina del Mar. The arrests were made on Friday, with the firefighter being specifically accused of initiating the deadly fire. The incident has drawn significant attention due to the high death toll and the involvement of individuals typically responsible for preventing such disasters.