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Deadly forest fire in Chile

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April 13, 2014 at 12:06 PM

A man stands behind a wall as an out of control forest fire destroys homes in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Firefighters struggled for a second night to contain blazes that reached this port city, killing at least a dozen people, destroyed hundreds homes and has forced the evacuation of thousands. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo)

Firefighters take a break from battling blazes after an out of control forest fire reached urban areas in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, early Monday April 14, 2014. Firefighters struggled for a second night to contain blazes that reached this port city, killing at least a dozen people, destroyed hundreds homes and has forced the evacuation of thousands. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo)

A man walks as an out of control forest fire destroys homes in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Firefighters struggled for a second night to contain blazes that reached this port city, killing at least a dozen people, destroyed hundreds homes and has forced the evacuation of thousands. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo)

Destroyed houses are seen at the location where a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 12 people were killed and 2,000 houses destroyed over the weekend by a fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Cristobal Saavedra (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

Firefighters work to put down a fire at the location where a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 11 people were killed and 500 houses destroyed over the weekend by the fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Carlos Gutierrez (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

Residents work to put down a fire at the location where a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 11 people were killed and 500 houses destroyed over the weekend by the fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Carlos Gutierrez (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

Firefighters walk past an area where a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 11 people were killed and 500 houses destroyed over the weekend by the fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Carlos Gutierrez (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

A helicopter assists in fighting a fire at the location where a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 11 people were killed and 500 houses destroyed over the weekend by the fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Cristobal Saavedra (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

Firefighters try to put out a fire at the location where a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 11 people were killed and 500 houses destroyed over the weekend by the fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Cristobal Saavedra (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

A fire burns a house at the location where a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 11 people were killed and 500 houses destroyed over the weekend by the fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Cristobal Saavedra (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

Residents walk carrying their belongings in front of the remains of houses after a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 11 people were killed and 500 houses destroyed over the weekend by a fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Eliseo Fernandez (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

Residents throw water on a fire (not pictured) at the location where a forest fire burned several neighbourhoods in the hills in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 13, 2014. At least 11 people were killed and 500 houses destroyed over the weekend by the fire that devastated parts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso, as authorities evacuated thousands and sent in aircraft to battle the blaze. REUTERS/Cristobal Saavedra (CHILE - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)

A group of firefighters stand next to burning homes as a forest fire rages towards urban areas in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the first fire has destroyed at least 150 homes and is forcing evacuations.( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo

A group of people try to save items after a large forest fire reached urban areas in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

A man looks at the charred remains of homes after a large forest fire reached urban areas in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

People prepare to leave as a forest fire rages towards urban areas in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

Sparks fly carried by the wind as a large forest fire reaches urban areas in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

A person helps to extinguish flames as a large forest fire reaches urban areas in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

People gather at a street corner as the scene is illuminated by the glow of encroaching forest fires in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

A person tries to extinguish flames as sparks fly during a wild forest fire in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

People watch as a forest fire destroys homes in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

People watch as a forest fire rages towards urban areas in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, Saturday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the first fire has destroyed at least 150 homes and is forcing evacuations. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

An out of control forest fire destroys homes in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the forest fire has destroyed at least 150 homes and is forcing evacuations. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo)

A forest fire burns in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 12, 2014. More than 50 homes were burned due to the forest fire but there have been no reports of death or injuries, local authorities said. (REUTERS/Cesar Pincheira)

People look at smoke from a forest fire in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago April 12, 2014. More than 50 homes were burnt due to the forest fire but there have been no reports of injuries, local authorities said. (REUTERS/Cesar Pincheira)

Smoke from a forest fire is seen in Valparaiso city, northwest of Santiago, April 12, 2014. More than 50 homes were burned due to the forest fire but there have been no reports of death or injuries, local authorities said. (REUTERS/Cesar Pincheira)

Helicopters and airplanes dumped water on wildfires and the smoldering wreckage of hilltop neighborhoods Monday as sailors in riot gear prepared to evacuate 700 more families who would be endangered if the winds turn again.

Already 8,000 people were homeless as wildfires sent burning embers flying from hilltop to hilltop, destroying 2,000 homes in this picturesque coastal city. Smoke rose from smoldering ruins all over the city, a scene many compared to Dante's inferno.

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