Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows an ancient temple destroyed by fire in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Photo by Yao Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows an ancient temple destroyed by fire in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Photo by Yao Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows an ancient temple destroyed by fire in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Photo by Yao Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

Wildfires Deathtoll - South Korea

This photo taken on March 27, 2025 shows an ancient temple destroyed by fire in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The death toll rose to 26, with 30 others injured, as South Korea's worst-ever wildfires continued to rage in southeastern areas, government compilation showed Thursday. Photo by Yao Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

This photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows the wildfire spreading to local villages in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Local media reported on Wednesday that the wildfire started in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province has spread to many places, causing 18 deaths and severe damage. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

This photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows the wildfire spreading to local villages in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Local media reported on Wednesday that the wildfire started in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province has spread to many places, causing 18 deaths and severe damage. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

A helicopter puts out a fire near Hadong county, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, on March 26, 2025. Local media reported on Wednesday that the wildfire started in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province has spread to many places, causing 18 deaths and severe damage. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows firefighters and rescuers working at the site of a firefighting helicopter crash accident in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows firefighters and rescuers working at the site of a firefighting helicopter crash accident in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

At Least 24 Dead as Wildfires Rage Across South Korea

This photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows the wildfire spreading to local villages in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Local media reported on Wednesday that the wildfire started in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province has spread to many places, causing 18 deaths and severe damage. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows firefighters and rescuers working at the site of a firefighting helicopter crash accident in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in South Korea

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows firefighters and rescuers working at the site of a firefighting helicopter crash accident in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. A pilot was killed on Wednesday as a firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea's southeastern area while combating deadly wildfires, according to Yonhap news agency. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea: Deadly Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations in Southeast

A wildfire began in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province, on March 22. By March 26, the fire had spread eastward to Cheongsong, Yeongyang, and Yeongdeok, burning more than 17,000 hectares, making it the second-largest wildfire in South Korean history. As of March 26, it was reported that 24 people had died, and approximately 27,000 residents had been evacuated.

South Korea: Raging Wildfire Threatens UNESCO Site in Andong 2

Since last Friday, March 21, wildfires have been raging in South Korea's southeastern regions, claiming 16 lives at the time of writing. On Tuesday, March 25, evacuation orders were issued for residents in Andong city, as a fire that broke out in nearby Uiseong continued to spread due to winds and dry conditions. The fire is threatening Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic settlements.

South Korea: Raging Wildfire Threatens UNESCO Site in Andong

Since last Friday, March 21, wildfires have been raging in South Korea's southeastern regions, claiming 16 lives at the time of writing. On Tuesday, March 25, evacuation orders were issued for residents in Andong city, as a fire that broke out in nearby Uiseong continued to spread due to winds and dry conditions. The fire is threatening Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic settlements.