Chile: Wildfires kill over 17,000 animals
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- 05 Apr 2023
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According to INDAP, out of dead animals, 13,554 are poultry birds, 1,783 cattle, 560 goats, 407 sheep and 244 pigs, among other species.
The report did not include wildlife affected by the forest fires in early February, mainly in Ñuble, Biobío and La Araucanía regions, where over 452,000 hectares were ravaged.
Chilean government is presently coordinating some actions to support farmers and provide subsidies to companies (with up to 50 workers) that have been affected by the disaster. Read More…
