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Climate change made extreme fires in Chile and Argentina up to 200% more likely, causing 23 deaths and widespread destruction in January 2026.
Climate change made extreme fire conditions up to 200% more likely in central and southern Chile and 150% more likely in southern Argentina, according to a World Weather Attribution study.
Record heat, drought, and flammable non-native plantations fueled wildfires in January 2026, killing 23 people, destroying over 1,000 structures, and burning more than 45,000 hectares, including parts of a UNESCO site.
All Chilean fires were human-caused; Argentine fires started with lightning.
The study links rising global temperatures from fossil fuel emissions to increased wildfire risk, warning such events will worsen without emissions reductions.
El cambio climático hizo que los incendios extremos en Chile y Argentina fueran hasta 200% más probables, causando 23 muertes y destrucción generalizada en enero de 2026.