Chile wildfires death toll rises

santiago de chile - The death toll from forest fires in Chile rose further. Ten people are deceased, including five firefighters and two police officers.

Of the 128 fires still there are 77 not under control, according to the State Forestry of the South American country. The fire has Santa Olga, a village 530 kilometers from the capital Santiago de Chile, completely destroyed. The flames have reached a garbage dump, the authorities fear that release toxic substances.

Both the Russians and the Americans to help the government put out the fire. Both countries have equipment available.