Forest fire destroys homes in hills above Chiliean port city

Fire driven by strong winds swept over forest land in the hills outside the Chilean port of Valparaiso, destroying dozens of homes and injuring at least 19 people.

The authorities said the blaze started on Monday afternoon in the Laguna Verde area and spread to Playa Ancha hill, where many wooden houses are located. About 400 people were ordered to evacuate as a precaution.