Chilean court extends detention of suspect accused of starting wildfire that killed 20

  • Posted on January 23, 2026
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Chilean court extends detention of suspect accused of starting wildfire that killed 20

A Chilean court on Friday ordered the pretrial detention of a 39-year-old man for his alleged involvement in one of the uncontrolled wildfires that have been raging across the central and southern parts of Chile for nearly a week, leaving at least 20 dead. The man was arrested late Thursday night for his alleged involvement in the Trinitarias fire, the largest one amid the approximately fifteen wildfires that have been out of control since Sunday. According to the prosecution, the fire started when the man was using a wood-burning stove in poor condition.
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