Due to dry weather and strong winds, forests have caught fire in the south-eastern region of South Korea. The fire is increasing continuously. The government has deployed thousands of employees and helicopters to extinguish the fire. So far, 26 people have lost their lives due to the fire and more than 300 buildings have been burnt to ashes.
26 killed in fire
The fire that broke out in the south-eastern region has caused devastation everywhere. So far, 26 people have died in this fire, along with this, a pilot is also among the dead. The helicopter crashed during efforts to control the fire. While more than 300 buildings have been destroyed. Due to the increasing fire, more than 24 thousand people have had to leave their homes. Apart from this, four firefighters have died after getting trapped due to the increasing flames of the fire due to strong winds.
Fire extinguished with the help of helicopters
Officials say that thousands of personnel and helicopters have been deployed to calm the fire and rescue people. Korea Forest Service chief Lim Sang-seop said some rain was expected on Thursday, but it was not enough to extinguish the fire.
88,488 acres of land burned to ashes
The government disaster response center said the fire has burned 35,810 hectares (88,488 acres) of land in the southeast. It is believed to be the largest fire ever in the country. 30 people were injured due to the fire. More than nine thousand people and about 120 helicopters have been deployed to control the fire.