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Helicopters in Chile Douse Fire That Destroyed 150 Homes

Associated Press

   SANTIAGO, CHILE - Helicopters on Wednesday dropped water on the
   outskirts of the Chilean port city of Valparaiso to extinguish a fire
   that destroyed about 150 homes.
   Dozens of people living in the city's Rocuant and San Roque hills
   sifted through the ruins of their homes after the fire, fanned by
   strong winds, swept through their neighborhoods on Tuesday. Residents
   had been evacuated and there were no reports of casualties.

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