Death toll hits 27 as South Korea wildfires double in size
At least 27 people have died in South Korea's worst-ever wildfires. The blazes in the southeastern region have doubled in size from a day ago, burning some 36,000 hectares. Researchers from ClimaMeter, an EU-backed project, said the wildfires have been made worse due to persistently dry soil, strong winds and unusually high temperatures. South Korea's government has designated four more areas as special disaster zones. About 37,000 residents have been displaced and many historic sites destroyed. Lim Yun Suk reports from Andong city, one of the hardest-hit areas.
At least 27 people have died in South Korea's worst-ever wildfires. The blazes in the southeastern region have doubled in size from a day ago, burning some 36,000 hectares. Researchers from ClimaMeter, an EU-backed project, said the wildfires have been made worse due to persistently dry soil, strong winds and unusually high temperatures. South Korea's government has designated four more areas as special disaster zones. About 37,000 residents have been displaced and many historic sites destroyed. Lim Yun Suk reports from Andong city, one of the hardest-hit areas.
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