Huge wildfires are sweeping through central Chile, causing enormous damage, especially near the coastal resort city of Viña del Mar. The blazes are spreading during an intense summer heat wave and drought. Chilean officials are investigating claims that the fires were intentionally set. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Kevin Bedwell, a firefighter based near the epicenter of the blaze in Viña del Mar.
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