In Chile, more than 10,000 people have been evacuated from port city of Valparaiso to escape a moving fire that has killed at least 16 residents.

Some 1,200 firefighters are battling the large blaze, which has destroyed hundreds of homes since Saturday.

Strong Pacific coast winds have pushed the fire deeper into the neighbourhoods of Valparaiso, hampering the battle to contain the blaze.

Large parts of Valparaiso are without electricity, and residents were said to be suffering from smoke inhalation.