Green forest fire notification in Chile

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Chile Forest Fires

1. Summary

Forest fires occurred in Chile from March 30 to April 10, lasting approximately 11 days, classified as medium grade by GDACS. While specific information about the fire locations and scale is limited, there is potential for impact on Chile's major industrial regions.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural sector: Chile is a major global fruit exporter, and agricultural damage from fires could disrupt global supply of grapes, avocados, cherries, and other products
• Mining infrastructure: Fires near Chile's northern copper mining regions could affect transportation routes and power supply networks of the world's largest copper producer
• Forestry resources: Disruption to pulpwood and timber production could create cascading supply-chain effects in downstream industries like paper and construction materials
• Logistics network: Blockage of major roads and rail lines could delay inland freight transport and reduce port connectivity

3. Watch points

• Fire suppression status: Complete extinguishment status and potential for further spread, particularly proximity to major economic centers like Santiago and Valparaíso
• Infrastructure recovery schedule: Timeline for restoration of roads, power, and communications infrastructure in affected areas and resumption of mining and agricultural operations