(Arson Suspected): Valparaíso fires: Dozens of homes destroyed in Chilean city

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Valparaíso fires: Dozens of homes destroyed in Chilean city

At least 120 houses have been destroyed by fast moving forest fires in the Chilean city of Valparaíso, prompting a mass evacuation, officials say.

The fires affected the Rocuant and San Roque hills and spread to two poor residential areas. All the city's firefighters have been deployed.

Mayor Jorge Sharp said the fires had been started "intentionally". There have been no reports of any casualties.

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