A member of the Gonzalez family pets his dog after the family's home caught fire during wildfires in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Damaged vehicles line a road after wildfires swept through residential areas in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Members of the Gonzalez family sit on a sidewalk after their home caught fire during wildfires near Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Police recover the bodies of people who died after wildfires swept through homes near Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
A woman holds a cat rescued after wildfires swept through homes near Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Wildfires burn at sunrise near Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
A dog burned by wildfires stands in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Areas lie burned by wildfires near Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Reimundo Neira sits inside a vehicle, damaged by fire, after his home burned down in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Residents stand by houses burned by wildfires in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Vehicles stop at a toll plaza at sunrise as wildfires burn near Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
A man leads his horse past homes burned by wildfires near Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Firefighters battle a blaze at a house as wildfires burn in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Smoke rises as wildfires burn in forested areas near Concepcion, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Firefighters battle a blaze at a house as wildfires burn in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Damaged vehicles line a road after wildfires swept through residential areas in Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Javier Torres)
Audio By Carbonatix
4:10 PM on Sunday, January 18
By The Associated Press
Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left several people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed scores of homes, authorities said.
The South American country is sweltering under a heat wave.
___
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Mike Gallagher is one of the most listened-to radio talk show hosts in America. >>Mike Gallagher is one of the most listened-to radio talk show hosts in America. Prior to being launched into national syndication in 1998, Mike hosted the morning show on WABC-AM in New York City. Today, Talkers Magazine reports that his show is . . . . <<
Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media >>Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media revolutionary. He brings that expertise, his wit and what The New Yorker magazine calls his “amiable but relentless manner” to his nationally syndicated show . . . . <<
Jennings is battle-tested on cable news, a veteran of four presidential >>Jennings is battle-tested on cable news, a veteran of four presidential campaigns, and a former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush. Now, he’s on a mission to arm listeners with common sense, crush liberal narratives, and help shape the . . . . <<
Mike Gallagher is one of the most listened-to radio talk show hosts in America. >>Mike Gallagher is one of the most listened-to radio talk show hosts in America. Prior to being launched into national syndication in 1998, Mike hosted the morning show on WABC-AM in New York City. Today, Talkers Magazine reports that his show is . . . . <<
Salem Media, our partners, and affiliates use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize site content, and deliver relevant video recommendations. By using this website and continuing to navigate, you consent to our use of such technologies and the sharing of video viewing activity with third-party partners in accordance with the Video Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws.Privacy Policy
