Santiago, Feb. 7 -- The death toll from the forest fires affecting the region of Valparaiso in central Chile has risen to 131, the country's Legal Medical Service (SML) reported on Tuesday.
The agency said in a statement that 35 of the deceased have been identified, while medical and technical teams have performed 82 autopsies. According to the statement, eight deceased individuals have been handed over to their families.
"The SML reiterates its condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy and maintains its commitment to continue acting as quickly as possible to provide a rapid response to those affected," the agency said.
The wildfires, which started last Friday at different points for reasons that are still under inves...