In the midst of a heatwave, intense forest fires in the popular coastal region of Valparaiso have claimed the lives of at least 64 people and left thousands without homes. The president of Chile has declared a state of emergency and implemented curfews as authorities struggle to contain the raging blazes and investigate possible cases of arson. The fires have also hindered emergency response efforts, with traffic jams on the main highway delaying the arrival of firefighters and ambulances.