VALPARAISO, CHILE2014 THE GREAT FIRE OF

VALPARAISO, CHILE

• Major city, seaport, and educational center in Chile.

• One of the South Pacific's most important seaports.

• In 2003, the historic quarter of Valparaíso was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

VALPARAISO, CHILE

• The Great Fire of Valparaíso started on 12 April 2014 at 16:40 local time, in the hills of the city of Valparaíso, Chile.

• The fire destroyed at least 2,500 homes, leaving 11,500 people homeless. An additional 6,000 people were evacuated from the city, which was placed on red alert and declared a disaster zone. Fifteen people were confirmed killed.