"Wildfires have burned through the hills of the Las Condes area in Santiago, putting Chile's capital on high alert as emergency services work to contain the flames. Footage filmed on Monday shows thick smoke billowing over San Carlos hill in the Las Condes commune of Santiago, with firefighters and emergency crews battling the blaze through the night. According to Chile's National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), the fires have already burned at least 470 hectares. Authorities deployed multiple firefighting units, including helicopters and ground crews, to protect homes, infrastructure, and the surrounding forested areas. Residents in the affected neighbourhoods were advised to stay indoors and follow safety guidelines until further notice. The fires follow a major forest blaze in the nearby San Pedro de Melipilla commune that burned about 2,500 hectares and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate, heightening concerns over the growing frequency and intensity of wildfires in central Chile. Wildfires afflict Chile every year, fueled by dry conditions, high temperatures and strong winds."