Chile wildfire death toll rises to 112
More than 1,000 homes have been damaged

The remains of burned houses are seen, following the spread of wildfires in Vina del Mar, Chile February 4, 2024. REUTERS/ Sofia Yanjari
The confirmed death toll from ferocious wildfires in central Chile has risen to 112, an Interior Ministry official said Sunday.
Undersecretary Manuel Monsalve told a press conference that the medical examiner has received "112 people dead, 32 bodies identified," adding that there were still "40 active fires" in the country.