US EditionResidents in South Korea’s Andong city told to evacuate as wildfires spread
- Wildfires in South Korea's southern regions have killed 18 people and forced 27,000 to evacuate, according to officials.
- The wildfires have burned 43,330 acres, destroying over 200 structures, including a 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple.
- Around 4,650 personnel are attempting to extinguish the fires, supported by 130 helicopters.
- Acting President Han Duck-soo stated that the wildfires are causing worse damage than previous incidents, saying, 'Damages are snowballing.
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Massive wildfires hit South Korea
Massive wind-driven wildfires have engulfed parts of South Korea, destroying homes, factories, and even a 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple. As firefighters struggle against strong winds and dry conditions, thousands have been evacuated in what’s now being called one of the worst wildfires in the country's history. Government officials suspect human error behind the cause of these fires.
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Greater KashmirAt least 16 dead, 19 injured as wildfires ravage South Korea's southern regions
Seoul: At least 16 people died and another 19 were injured as wildfires ravaged South Korea’s southern regions amid dry weather and strong winds, government officials said on Wednesday. Officials in Andong city and other southeastern cities and towns ordered residents to evacuate on Tuesday as firefighters struggled to contain multiple blazes fuelled by dry winds, which burned more than 43,000 acres of land and destroyed hundreds of structures, …
City of Stillwater tabulates aftermath of wildfires
New data on Stillwater’s March 14 wildfires emerged as local emergency responders and City officials walked residents step-by-step through the day’s devastating events and the City’s recovery efforts at the City Council meeting Monday evening.
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