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Firefighters Race to Put Out Main Blazes in Battle against Worst Wildfire Disaster

UISEONG, South Korea, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Firefighters on Friday raced to put out the main blazes in southeastern regions, helped by better visibility and cooler temperatures from overnight rain, as the nation is battling the worst wildlife disaster, which has claimed 28 lives so far. Fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, a [...]

Wildfires Burn about 15,000 ha of Woodland in Southeastern Regions

SEOUL, March 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Wildfires raging in southeastern South Korea over the past several days have burned 14,694 hectares of woodland, caused 15 casualties, including four fatalities, and left more than 3,300 people displaced, the government said Tuesday. Acting Interior Minister Ko Ki-dong announced the latest extent of forest fire damage at a [...]