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Forest Fires Increase by 117% in the Biobío Province: Los Ángeles Leads in Occurrence

Forest Fires Increase by 117% in the Biobío Province: Los Ángeles Leads in Occurrence

The National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) has raised alarms in the Biobío province after updating figures for the current season, marked by a significant increase in the number of fires and …

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13 Wildfires Recorded Over One Weekend: Conaf Points to Rural Plots

13 Wildfires Recorded Over One Weekend: Conaf Points to Rural Plots

A couple of days before Chillán forecasted the first heatwave of the year-end (between last Friday and this coming Wednesday), Conaf issued a statement, warning that the situation warranted an …

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Rural Violence: Unions Question Authorities' Assessment and Accuse Lack of Security in the Region

Rural Violence: Unions Question Authorities' Assessment and Accuse Lack of Security in the Region

The forestry sector in the Biobío region strongly responded to the statements by the Regional Ministerial Secretary (Seremi) of Public Security, Paulina Stuardo, who claimed that attacks on trails have …

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Valparaíso Firefighters Lead Massive Wildfire Simulation Drill

Valparaíso Firefighters Lead Massive Wildfire Simulation Drill

In an effort to improve coordination and effectiveness in combating wildfires, the Valparaíso Fire Department organized an extensive simulation exercise this weekend, with participation from teams in Viña del Mar, …

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New Shelter Modules Strengthen CONAF's Night Brigades in Biobío

New Shelter Modules Strengthen CONAF's Night Brigades in Biobío

Equipped with bedrooms, dining areas, kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and laundry facilities, the new shelter modules of the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) are now operational in Tomé, Coronel, Yumbel, and Cañete. …

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Wildland-Urban Interface Fires Increased by 77% Compared to Last Year's Records

Wildland-Urban Interface Fires Increased by 77% Compared to Last Year's Records

The heatwave announced last week, which according to Meteorology would extend until this Wednesday with temperatures above 30 degrees, has put Conaf Ñuble on high alert. They have already warned …

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