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A local stares at houses in flames during a fire in Valparaiso, 110 km west of Santiago, Chile, on April 12, 2014. Authorities decreed a red alert for the area after the fire consumed more than 100 houses. AFP PHOTO / FELIPE GAMBOA ( 528928975 )

Sparks fly carried by the wind as a large forest fire reaches urban areas in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

Firefighters work in the area the fire reactivated in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528953290 )

Locals flee to safety after the fire reactivated in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528952589 )

A couple and their baby react after some fire focuses reactivated in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528952275 )

A helicopter works after some fire focuses reactivated, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528950292 )

People gather at a street corner as the scene is illuminated by the glow of encroaching forest fires in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

A group of firefighters stand next to burning homes as a forest fire rages towards urban areas in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. . Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

People prepare to leave as a forest fire rages towards urban areas in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

A person tries to extinguish flames during a forest fire in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

People watch as a forest fire destroys homes in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

A person tries to extinguish flames as sparks fly during a wild forest fire in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

Firefighters work in the area the fire reactivated in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528952791 )

General view during a fire in Valparaiso, 110 km west of Santiago, Chile, on April 12, 2014. Authorities decreed a red alert for the area after the fire consumed more than 100 houses. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO MIRANDA ( 528920541 )

Firefighters work in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528965328 )

Chilean soldiers patrol next to a fire after some focuses reactivated, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN ( 528950720 )

Local residents rummage through the ruins of what was their homes, destroyed by a blaze overnight, in an attempt to salvage some of their belongings, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eight people have died in a huge fire that on Sunday was consuming the outskirts of Chile's port city of Valparaiso and was advancing unchecked towards its UNESCO-listed historic center, destroying hundreds of homes along the way and forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people. AFP PHOTO/SEBASTIAN VILLAROEL ( 528932440 )

View of part of a neighborhood destroyed by a blaze overnight, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eleven people have died in a huge fire in Chile's port city of Valparaiso famous for its UNESCO-listed historic center, officials said Sunday. The blaze, which started in woodland near the city on Saturday and whose cause is under investigation, destroyed 500 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 5,000. AFP PHOTO/FELIPE GAMBOA ( 528939087 )

A man rummages through the ruins of what was his home, destroyed by a blaze overnight, in an attempt to salvage some of his belongings, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eight people have died in a huge fire that on Sunday was consuming the outskirts of Chile's port city of Valparaiso and was advancing unchecked towards its UNESCO-listed historic center, destroying hundreds of homes along the way and forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people. AFP PHOTO/SEBASTIAN VILLAROEL ( 528932394 )

A helicopter works after some focuses reactivated, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528949069 )

A man cries next to the remains of his house after a forest fire destroyed it in Valparaiso, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

A man rummages through the ruins of what was his home, destroyed by a blaze overnight, in an attempt to salvage some of his belongings, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eight people have died in a huge fire that on Sunday was consuming the outskirts of Chile's port city of Valparaiso and was advancing unchecked towards its UNESCO-listed historic center, destroying hundreds of homes along the way and forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people. AFP PHOTO/SEBASTIAN VILLAROEL ( 528932398 )

A man walks amid the ravage caused by blaze overnight, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eight people have died in a huge fire that on Sunday was consuming the outskirts of Chile's port city of Valparaiso and was advancing unchecked towards its UNESCO-listed historic center, destroying hundreds of homes along the way and forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people. AFP PHOTO/SEBASTIAN VILLAROEL ( 528932449 )

Birds lie dead inside a birdcage after a large forest fire reached urban areas in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

A man clears debris from his destroyed home after a large forest fire reached urban areas in Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday April 13, 2014. Authorities say the fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced the evacuation of thousands and claimed the lives of at least seven people. ( AP Photo/ Luis Hidalgo) ( Chile Forest Fire )

Members of a family comfort each other amid the ruins of what it was their home, destroyed by a blaze overnight, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eleven people have died in a huge fire in Chile's port city of Valparaiso famous for its UNESCO-listed historic center, officials said Sunday. The blaze, which started in woodland near the city on Saturday and whose cause is under investigation, destroyed 500 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 5,000. AFP PHOTO/FELIPE GAMBOA ( 528939073 )

Members of a family rummage through the ruins of what it was their home, destroyed by a blaze overnight, in an attempt to salvage some of their belongings, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eight people have died in a huge fire that on Sunday was consuming the outskirts of Chile's port city of Valparaiso and was advancing unchecked towards its UNESCO-listed historic center, destroying hundreds of homes along the way and forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people. AFP PHOTO/FELIPE GAMBOA ( 528934455 )

Chilean Army soldiers arrive at the fire scene after some focuses reactivated in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528952182 )

Policemen look at houses destroyed by a blaze overnight in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eight people have died in a huge fire that on Sunday was consuming the outskirts of Chile's port city of Valparaiso and was advancing unchecked towards its UNESCO-listed historic center, destroying hundreds of homes along the way and forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people. AFP PHOTO/FELIPE GAMBOAFELIPE GAMBOA/ ( 528934634 )

Members of a family comfort each other amid the ruins of what it was their home, destroyed by a blaze overnight, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least eleven people have died in a huge fire in Chile's port city of Valparaiso famous for its UNESCO-listed historic center, officials said Sunday. The blaze, which started in woodland near the city on Saturday and whose cause is under investigation, destroyed 500 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 5,000. AFP PHOTO/FELIPE GAMBOA ( 528937743 )

A policeman patrols a neighborhood destroyed by a blaze overnight, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least 16 people have died in a huge fire in Chile's port city of Valparaiso famous for its UNESCO-listed historic center, officials said Sunday. The blaze, which started in woodland near the city on Saturday and whose cause is under investigation, destroyed 500 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 5,000. AFP PHOTO/FELIPE GAMBOA ( 528939230 )

A youngster reacts after some fire focuses reactivated, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528949297 )

Chilean soldiers patrols a neighborhood destroyed by a blaze overnight, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. At least 16 people have died in a huge fire in Chile's port city of Valparaiso famous for its UNESCO-listed historic center, officials said Sunday. The blaze, which started in woodland near the city on Saturday and whose cause is under investigation, destroyed 500 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 5,000. AFP PHOTO/FELIPE GAMBOA ( 528941102 )

Locals try to recover belongings in the area ravaged by fire, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528949471 )

Locals carry belongings after the fire reactivated in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528952537 )

Firefighters and rescuers work in the area ravaged by fire, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528949397 )

View of an area ravaged by fire, in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 13, 2014. More than 10,000 people were evacuated as an army of firefighters battled a killer blaze that --on the eve-- tore through parts of Chile's historic port of Valparaiso and left at least 11 people dead. The fire, which started in woodland Saturday, gutted 500 homes as flames advanced on the city of 270,000, famed for its UNESCO-listed center with cobblestone streets and brightly painted wooden homes. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI ( 528949360 )

Picture taken on April 14, 2014 in an area of Valparaiso, Chile, affected by a huge fire. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970975 )

A man looks at a burnt car in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 14, 2014 after a huge fire devastated the area. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970963 )

People try to salvage things, near a burnt car in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 14, 2014 after a huge fire devastated the area. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970969 )

Picture taken on April 14, 2014 in an area of Valparaiso, Chile, affected by a huge fire. Emergency responders struggled Monday with outbreaks from a deadly blaze that tore through parts of an historic Chilean port city, as authorities hoped to have control of the flames in two to three days. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970988 )

Soldiers work at an area of Valparaiso, Chile, affected by a huge fire, on April 14, 2014. Emergency responders struggled Monday with outbreaks from a deadly blaze that tore through parts of an historic Chilean port city, as authorities hoped to have control of the flames in two to three days. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970766 )

A helicopter empties a bucket of water to fight a fire in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 14, 2014. Emergency responders struggled Monday with outbreaks from a deadly blaze that tore through parts of an historic Chilean port city, as authorities hoped to have control of the flames in two to three days. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970721 )

Firefighters work on April 14, 2014 in an area of Valparaiso, Chile, affected by a huge fire. Emergency responders struggled Monday with outbreaks from a deadly blaze that tore through parts of an historic Chilean port city, as authorities hoped to have control of the flames in two to three days. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970806 )

Picture taken on April 14, 2014 of an area of Valparaiso, Chile, affected by a huge fire. Emergency responders struggled Monday with outbreaks from a deadly blaze that tore through parts of an historic Chilean port city, as authorities hoped to have control of the flames in two to three days. The Valparaiso fire, still burning amid strong winds, has killed 12 people and is being battled with the help of 11 helicopters, six planes and 2,000 police and military troops. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970706 )

A small water bomber aircraft fight a fire in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 14, 2014. Emergency responders struggled Monday with outbreaks from a deadly blaze that tore through parts of an historic Chilean port city, as authorities hoped to have control of the flames in two to three days. The Valparaiso fire, still burning amid strong winds, has killed 12 people and is being battled with the help of 11 helicopters, six planes and 2,000 police and military troops. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images ( 528970590 )