Death toll from Chile's forest fires rises to 46, president says

A man tries to extinguish a fire burning a house during the spread of wildfires in Vina del Mar, Chile February 3, 2024. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

(Reuters) - At least 46 people have died from forest fires raging in central Chile, President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday, warning that the death toll is likely to rise.

(Reporting by Diego Ore; Writing by Drazen Jorgic; Editing by David Gregorio)