Firefighters contain Puente Alto paper mill fire, but extinguishing efforts continue

Firefighters contained a large paper mill fire in Puente Alto, Chile, but extinguishing efforts are ongoing due to complex fuel. The blaze, involving eight hectares of paper and cardboard, required approximately 220 firefighters and 50 units. No homes were affected, but an evacuation alert was issued for a nearby settlement. The fire started Tuesday afternoon at Papeles Cordillera, a CMPC facility. Officials stated only paper and cardboard are burning, posing no toxic health risks.