Drivers See Flames and Heavy Smoke As Wildfires Burn in Chile

Occurred on February 20, 2023 / Coronel, Biobio, Chile

Info from Licensor: "Recorded during the fires that occurred in the Patagual sector, near Coronel, Chile. The vehicles tried to get out of the burning route in the direction of the city of Concepcion. This occurred at kilometer 20 of the wood route, around 3:00 p.m. Fortunately no injuries were reported. The fires have been active for weeks in this part of the country. Currently, the authorities are working to prevent the wind from directing the flames to more densely populated sectors. Many routes are closed, allowing only emergency vehicles to pass through."