Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 19 January 2026

Chile Declares State of Catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío Regions

Exam-focused facts from the 19 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Ñuble and Biobío.
  • The wildfires have killed at least 16 people and forced the evacuation of nearly 20,000 residents.
  • The fires have destroyed 250 homes and burned nearly 8,500 hectares (around 21,000 acres).

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