South Korea Battles Worst Wildfires in History as Death Toll Hits 26

South Korea is facing its deadliest wildfire disaster on record, with flames doubling in size within 24 hours and claiming 26 lives as of March 27. The inferno has torched over 33,000 hectares in central Uiseong county—equivalent to burning through 46,000 football fields—and reduced centuries-old temples to ashes.

Panic spread as fires cut off roads and knocked out communications, forcing residents to flee with only what they could carry. Over 120 helicopters buzzed across three regions like scenes from a disaster movie, dropping water to combat the blaze.

Authorities called it a ‘historic catastrophe’, with safety teams working nonstop to protect communities. Meanwhile, climate scientists are raising alarms about extreme weather patterns fueling such crises globally.

Stay tuned for updates as rescue efforts continue.

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South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll rises to 26

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