at least 18 dead in ‘worst’ fires in nation’s history

According to the latest numbers of the internal and the Ministry of Security, at least 18 people were killed and 19 were injured, as Korea’s forest fires continued to be devastated southeast.

According to Han Duck-suo, the “unprecedented” crisis is still important.

More than 23,000 people were evacuated and various heritage cultural sites, including 1,300 -year -old Buddhist temples, were affected.

According to the authorities, which are investigating the cause, the fire helicopter crashed from the Uiseong County Mountain immediately after noon on Wednesday.

In addition to the helicopters in Korea, thousands of firefighters and about 5,000 soldiers were deployed.

On Tuesday, the National Fire Department said it raised the crisis to the highest level of fire.

Forest fires are relatively rare in Korea, and there are few deaths. The current fire, which has died 18 people in the last few days, is already the most fatal in this country’s history.

About 17,000 hectares of forests were destroyed, resulting in fires in the third largest region of Korean history.

The splendor of the Uiseong city burned the Gunsa temple built in 618.

The forest authorities also destroyed the Buddhist architecture structure, which was considered a national treasure of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the forestry authorities confirmed.

One president said that all available people and equipment were deployed, but strong winds continued to hinder support efforts.

“We are eager to help today or tomorrow to help the flame.”

“This level of wildfires are different from what we had previously experienced.”

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, there was no rain in this area on Wednesday, and only 5-10mm was expected on Thursday.

Han said that if the crisis is controlled, the government will thoroughly review all the shortcomings of the forest fires and try to improve the future preventive strategy.

“When a forest fire begins, it requires tremendous resources to digest and in danger of precious life.”

South Korea is experiencing dry than the average rainfall than the average. There were already 244 wildfires this year, 2.4 times more than last year.

The government also promised to strengthen the execution of illegal combustion, one of the main causes of forest fires, and to crack down on personal carelessness.

Forest fires first broke out on Friday Friday on Friday, but now spread to neighboring urban cities, Uiseong, Andong, CHEONGSONG, YEONGYANG and YENDEOK.