South Korea Battles Deadliest Wildfire in History

South Korea is facing its most devastating wildfire on record, with flames raging since March 21, 2025, claiming 30 lives and displacing over 6,800 residents. The inferno, centered in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, has left 40 injured and entire communities in ashes.

Emergency teams are working around the clock as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters coordinates evacuations and firefighting efforts. 'This crisis demands global solidarity,' said a CGTN Stringer reporter at the scene, highlighting harrowing stories of families fleeing in darkness.

South Korea’s President called the disaster 'a wake-up call for climate resilience,' amid reports of strong winds and dry conditions fueling the blaze. While the cause remains under investigation, environmental experts point to rising temperatures as a key factor.

International aid has begun arriving, including firefighting aircraft from neighboring countries. Meanwhile, social media campaigns like #StayStrongSK are mobilizing donations for survivors. As smoke blankets cities, questions about wildfire preparedness dominate local discourse — and the world watches.

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