A plume of smoke is spreading over the Poniente area of Santiago. The cause was a fire in the town of Kilpue. The incident occurred at La Providencia Farm in the Valparaíso region just after 1:30 pm on Saturday. According to Conaf, it has affected an area of at least 90 hectares due to its extreme behavior, rapid spread and long flame length.
Currently, 12 brigades, 5 trucks, 5 helicopters, 3 tankers and 3 fire trucks from Kilpue are fighting the spreading fire.In view of this, the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) announced yellow alert Commune of Quilpué.
prevention
Given the large amount of smoke present in different communities in the Valparaiso area and the metropolitan area, ministry of health issued a statement stating: Avoid physical activity; Close doors and windows to prevent smoke from entering the home, and cover the space between the floor and the door with a damp cloth; High-risk groups (pregnant women, children, the elderly, asthmatics, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients) should avoid going out or directly Exposure to smoke; if you have symptoms such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, or conjunctivitis, call Health Response (600-360-7777) Or consult a health center.