2024-02-03 10:44:54
He President Gabriel Boric decreed this Saturday the state of emergency due to catastrophe for the provinces of Valparaíso and Marga Marga as a result of the forest fires affecting the region, which have already consumed more than 7,200 hectares.
The rear admiral Daniel Muñoz from Armada He will be the head of National Defense in the two aforementioned provinces.
The presidential delegate Sofía González also confirmed that a curfew which will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in four communes in the region:
- Limache
- German Villa
- Quilpue
- Viña del Mar
González explained that the objective is to “favor and expedite the deployment of logistical means and emergency equipment.”
“Emergency corridors and security perimeters will be establishedconsidering that the main objective is to be able to control this fire, to ensure that the arrival of emergency teams is as efficient as possible, in addition to safeguarding the integrity and life of each of the inhabitants of this sector,” the authority added.
The delegate called on the residents of the region to respect evacuation calls by the authorities and to take extreme precautionary measures.
Delegate @Sofia_gonzco refers to the State of Constitutional Exception decreed for the provinces of Marga Marga and Valparaíso. Likewise, the curfew established from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the communes of Viña del Mar, Villa Alemana, Quilpué and Limache pic.twitter.com/SAdgGlkpEY
— Valparaíso Regional Presidential Delegation (@DPRValparaiso) February 3, 2024
As a result of the forest fires of the last few hours, we announce a curfew for today, Saturday, February 3, in the following communities ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/jMmkk5hhNd
— Carolina Tohá (@Carolina_Toha) February 3, 2024
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