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South Korea battles one of its worst wildfires in history | Photos of the devastation

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

Wind-driven fires have charred the southern parts of South Korea, causing one of the most destructive wildfire outbreaks in the country's history.

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Devastating flames in South Korea have displaced over 27,000 people and claimed at least 24 lives. More than 200 buildings, including a historic temple, have been damaged by the fires. In pic: Firefighters work after most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong on March 26, 2025.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

Devastating flames in South Korea have displaced over 27,000 people and claimed at least 24 lives. More than 200 buildings, including a historic temple, have been damaged by the fires. In pic: Firefighters work after most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong on March 26, 2025.(AFP)

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The infernos, which began last Friday, have burned more than 200 buildings, including residences, factories, and an old Buddhist monastery, the National Fire Agency confirmed on Wednesday. In pic: Burnt-out houses are seen in a damaged village due to wildfires in Yeongdeok, South Korea.(AP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

The infernos, which began last Friday, have burned more than 200 buildings, including residences, factories, and an old Buddhist monastery, the National Fire Agency confirmed on Wednesday. In pic: Burnt-out houses are seen in a damaged village due to wildfires in Yeongdeok, South Korea.(AP)

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With an area scorched of over 43,300 acres, the fires rank among the biggest wildfires in South Korea. In pic: A person walks past houses destroyed by wildfires in a village in Yeongyang, South Korea.(AP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

With an area scorched of over 43,300 acres, the fires rank among the biggest wildfires in South Korea. In pic: A person walks past houses destroyed by wildfires in a village in Yeongyang, South Korea.(AP)

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At least 24 people have been killed by the wildfires, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage," the acting president said.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

At least 24 people have been killed by the wildfires, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage," the acting president said.(AFP)

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One of the victims was a pilot whose helicopter crashed in the southeast town of Uiseong, one of the most severely affected locations, while he was fighting flames. In pic: Embers remain among the debris after most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong, South Korea.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

One of the victims was a pilot whose helicopter crashed in the southeast town of Uiseong, one of the most severely affected locations, while he was fighting flames. In pic: Embers remain among the debris after most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong, South Korea.(AFP)

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People evacuated from their homes due to the approaching wildfire stay at the gymnasium of Sinsung Elementary School in Andong, South Korea, on March 25, 2025. Inhabitants of a UNESCO-listed village were ordered to evacuate while a historic Buddhist temple was burned to the ground as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires, which are tearing across the country's southeast.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

People evacuated from their homes due to the approaching wildfire stay at the gymnasium of Sinsung Elementary School in Andong, South Korea, on March 25, 2025. Inhabitants of a UNESCO-listed village were ordered to evacuate while a historic Buddhist temple was burned to the ground as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires, which are tearing across the country's southeast.(AFP)

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A burnt-out fishing boat is seen in a damaged port due to wildfires in Yeongdeok, South Korea.(AP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

A burnt-out fishing boat is seen in a damaged port due to wildfires in Yeongdeok, South Korea.(AP)

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According to government and Buddhist officials, a stone Buddha statue from the eighth century was successfully removed and put in a secure location. In pic: Men secure packed Buddha statues onto a trailer's cargo bed, along with other items, to move them to safety.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

According to government and Buddhist officials, a stone Buddha statue from the eighth century was successfully removed and put in a secure location. In pic: Men secure packed Buddha statues onto a trailer's cargo bed, along with other items, to move them to safety.(AFP)

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At least 26 people have sustained injuries of varying severity, while thousands remain displaced as emergency crews struggle to contain the fires. In pic: A wildfire is seen next to a family tomb in Andong on March 26, 2025.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

At least 26 people have sustained injuries of varying severity, while thousands remain displaced as emergency crews struggle to contain the fires. In pic: A wildfire is seen next to a family tomb in Andong on March 26, 2025.(AFP)

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Parts of Gounsa, a Buddhist temple that was first constructed in the seventh century, have been completely destroyed by the fires. Almost half of the temple complex's thirty buildings, including two "treasures" declared by the state, were destroyed. In pic: A bell is seen broken at the remains of the bell pavilion due to wildfires at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong, South Korea.(AP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

Parts of Gounsa, a Buddhist temple that was first constructed in the seventh century, have been completely destroyed by the fires. Almost half of the temple complex's thirty buildings, including two "treasures" declared by the state, were destroyed. In pic: A bell is seen broken at the remains of the bell pavilion due to wildfires at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong, South Korea.(AP)

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With the help of 130 helicopters and 4,600 firemen, troops, and emergency personnel, the fires grew more intense overnight, forcing teams to briefly halt operations. In pic: A cattle feed manufacturing plant continues to burn after a wildfire spread to it in Andong on March 26, 2025.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

With the help of 130 helicopters and 4,600 firemen, troops, and emergency personnel, the fires grew more intense overnight, forcing teams to briefly halt operations. In pic: A cattle feed manufacturing plant continues to burn after a wildfire spread to it in Andong on March 26, 2025.(AFP)

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There is a glimmer of hope for containment as firefighting efforts are anticipated to continue throughout the week, with 5–10 millimeters of rain predicted for Thursday. In pic: Cracked roof tiles remain after most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong on March 26, 2025.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

There is a glimmer of hope for containment as firefighting efforts are anticipated to continue throughout the week, with 5–10 millimeters of rain predicted for Thursday. In pic: Cracked roof tiles remain after most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong on March 26, 2025.(AFP)

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As firemen fought to stop the flames from spreading further, officials in a number of southeastern cities and towns, including Andong, Uiseong, Sancheong, and Ulsan, issued evacuation orders on Tuesday. In pic: A cracked temple bell remains after most of the buildings were burned to the ground.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

As firemen fought to stop the flames from spreading further, officials in a number of southeastern cities and towns, including Andong, Uiseong, Sancheong, and Ulsan, issued evacuation orders on Tuesday. In pic: A cracked temple bell remains after most of the buildings were burned to the ground.(AFP)

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Monks look at debris after most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong on March 26, 2025.Summary: Wind-driven fires have charred the southern parts of South Korea, causing one of the most destructive wildfire outbreaks in the country's history.(AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:10 PM IST

Monks look at debris after most of the buildings were burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong on March 26, 2025.Summary: Wind-driven fires have charred the southern parts of South Korea, causing one of the most destructive wildfire outbreaks in the country's history.(AFP)

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