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CBC.ca |
South Korea relies on helicopters to fight forest fires because of its mountainous terrain, and the military has released stocks of aviation fuel to help keep them flying as they try to douse flames ...
Reuters |
Many of the buildings at the temple complex, first built by monks in the year 681, burned to the ground this week as South Korea's largest wildfire ever swept through forests and towns, killing at lea...
U.S. News & World Report |
At least 28 people have died and more than 45,000 hectares (111,197 acres) of largely forest land in the country's southeast have been charred or are burning, as strong winds have driven blazes from c...

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South Korea's worst-ever wildfires double in size, killing at least 28 and incinerating temples
Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size on Thursday from a day earlier, as authorities called the blazes the country's worst natural fire disaster with at least 28 people killed and historic temples incinerated.
South Korea contains main blazes in week-old wildfires
South Korean authorities have contained the main blazes in the country's largest forest fire on record, a minister said on Friday, as rain and better weather allowed more helicopters to fly and dump water,
Smoke Seen From Space As Wildfires Rage Across South Korea
Fierce winds and dry conditions triggered dozens of wildfires across South Korea in March 2025, prompting evacuations and a massive firefighting response. Satellite images captured dramatic smoke plumes rising from regions like Uiseong and Sancheong counties,
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples.
‘It pains my heart’: South Koreans survey devastation caused by wildfires
Deadly wildfires raging in South Korea left residents distraught as they assessed the damage to their homes, many having lost everything. South Korean authorities called the blazes the country’s worst natural fire disaster with at least 26 people killed and historic temples incinerated.
South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather
The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities announced Friday, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crew put out the blazes that have killed 28 people and razed vast swaths of land since last week.
South Korea Contains Main Blazes in Week-Old Wildfires
ANDONG, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korean authorities have contained the main blazes in the country's largest forest fire on record, a minister said on Friday, as rain and better weather allowed more helicopters to fly and dump water,
South Korea forest agency says wildfire in southeastern county contained
A forest fire in South Korea's Yeongdeok county, one of a number of wildfires that have engulfed the country's southeastern region, has been contained, the national forest service said on Friday.
Rescuers Race to Save People and Treasures From South Korea Wildfires
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.
South Korea battles worst wildfire in its history; 26 lives, centuries-old temples & treasures lost
The fires have burned over 81,500 acres of land. At least 26 people are dead and two temples, both hundreds of years old, have been destroyed
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South Korea Battles Worst-Ever Wildfires As Death Toll Hits 26: Is It Fueled By Climate Change?
Fires have ravaged the southeastern province of North Gyeongsang, with unprecedented devastation and growing concerns over the climate crisis
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