Death toll from South Korean wildfires rises to 24, officials say

Video At least 24 dead in South Korea wildfires

ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports on what officials are calling the worst wildfires in South Korea’s history.

South Korea Is Grappling With Devastating Wildfires

Current conditions: Phoenix saw record high temperatures on Tuesday for the second day in a row • A freak hail storm turned a city in the south of Spain into a winter wonderland • Widespread bleaching has been recorded at Australia’s two World Heritage-listed coral reefs after an intense marine heatwave.THE TOP FIVE1. South Korea grapples with worst wildfires in yearsAt least 24 people have been killed and more than 27,000 evacuated in South Kor…

In South Korea, the worst forest fires in the country's history are raging. Several regions are affected.

South Korea wildfires spread forcing evacuation of four local prisons, homes - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

UISEONG COUNTY, South Korea — Wildfires spread across South Korea’s southeastern region on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of thousands of inmates from local prisons and causing residents to flee their homes.

Death toll from South Korean wildfires rises to 24, officials say

SEOUL (AP) — Death toll from South Korean wildfires rises to 24, officials say. Source

Thousands of firefighters are fighting against the flames fueled by strong winds: yet the devastating forest fires in South Korea continue to spread. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is also under threat.