South Korea is battling some of its worst-ever wildfires, which have killed at least 18 people and forced 27,000 residents to evacuate. The fires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, have destroyed more than 200 structures, including historic Buddhist temples over 1,000 years old. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blazes as they spread rapidly across the southern regions of the country. Authorities are warning of continued risks as weather conditions remain unfavorable. The disaster marks one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in South Korea’s history.
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Južna Koreja se bori s nekim od najgorih požara u divljini ikada.
At least 18 people are dead after six days of fires fueled by dry weather conditions. Among the scorched buildings: two 1,000-year-old Buddhist temples.
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Šumske požare pustoše Južnu Koreju, ubijajući 18 ljudi i prisiljavajući evakuaciju 27.000 ljudi
Wind-driven wildfires in South Korea have killed 18, destroyed over 200 structures, and forced 27,000 to evacuate as firefighters battle strong winds and dry conditions.