2 arrested in Chile for February wildfires that killed 137

25 May 2024, 20:46 · UPI

May 25 (UPI) -- A firefighter and a former forestry worker were arrested Friday for allegedly setting multiple fires that converged and killed 137 in Valparaiso, Chile, on Feb. 3.

The two unnamed suspects allegedly set several fires that burned at the same time, with wind and hot temperatures fanning the flames and causing them to spread rapidly.