In February this year, Chile was devastated by one of the most catastrophic wildfire outbreaks in its history. More than 29,000 hectares of land were scorched, marking the country's worst disaster since the 2010 earthquake.
The Salvation Army has been a steadfast presence on the ground, since the beginning providing hot meals to survivors, rescue workers and first responders.
Denisse Ibacache Montenegro shares her experiences of the disaster and of volunteering with The Salvation Army.