US EditionSouth Korea’s worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather
- As of Friday 5 p.m., the wildfires in southeastern South Korea are fully contained after 149 hours of firefighting operations, according to forest authorities.
- The fires began on March 21 and have killed at least 28 people and displaced over 33,000 residents.
- The U.S. Department of State expressed condolences and stated, 'America stands with its ally during this difficult time.'
- Acting President Han Duck-soo stated, 'The government will provide all resources and administrative support available until the damage from the wildfires is addressed.
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Pope Francis prays for South Korea victims of deadly wildfires
(OSV News) — Pope Francis offered prayers and expressed deep concern over the deadly wildfires in South Korea, which have claimed at least 28 lives and caused widespread damage. The fire continues to spread uncontrollably across several regions. A Catholic diocese in the country has also appealed for prayer and financial support for victims of the nation’s deadliest wildfire to date. The wildfire started on March 22 in Uiseong in the country’s …
In South Korea, according to the last assessment on Saturday, March 29, 30 people died in the most destructive fires in the country's history. More than 48,000 hectares went in smoke. In the capital of a province south-east of Seoul, in Andong, the flames even resumed on Saturday morning. Tens of thousands of displaced people fled their village.
Wildfires and ageing society make for deadly mix in S. Korea
While final breakdown of ages has yet to be tallied, authorities say most of the 28 people killed were older people, who make up an above-average proportion of people living in rural areas and among the seasonal firefighting force. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
South Korea fire death toll rises to 30
SEOUL — The death toll from the worst wildfires in South Korea’s history rose to at least 30, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters said, as the government stepped up relief efforts and emergency services battled to extinguish the remaining blazes and prevent embers re-sparking.
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