South Korea Wildfires

South Korean Man Under Investigation For Sparking Deadly Wildfires While Cleaning Grave

South Korean police have launched an investigation into a man suspected of unintentionally igniting the country's worst wildfires in history while clearing vegetation from his relatives' gravesites, an official confirmed on Sunday. The wildfires, which have been exacerbated by strong winds and dry conditions, have claimed the lives of 30...

South Korea Moves National Treasures To Safety As Devastating Wildfires Kill 26

South Korea is relocating 15 national treasures and cultural artefacts to safer locations as massive wildfires continue to ravage North Gyeongsang province. The fires, described as the worst in the country's history, have already claimed 26 lives and destroyed more than 300 structures. Emergency Measures to Protect Cultural Landmarks Among...

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes Amid South Korea Worst Wildfires, Pilot Dead

A firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea’s Uiseong County on Wednesday, killing the pilot, as the country battles its worst wildfires in history. The helicopter was working to contain the flames when it went down in a mountainous area, officials confirmed. The wildfires, which broke out last Friday in Sancheong...

South Korea Battles Devastating Wildfires, 18 Dead And Thousands Displaced As Fires Continue To Spread

At least 18 people have lost their lives, and 19 others have been injured as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across  southeastern regions of South Korea. According to the latest figures from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the disaster has escalated into one of the worst wildfire crises...