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Firefighters in South Korea work to curb forest fires
Firefighters in South Korea work to curb forest fires
Reuters
Published Apr 29, 2025 11:05 AM PHT
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South Korean firefighters continued to work overnight to control wildfires in the southeastern city of Daegu on Tuesday, a local forest service said.
South Korean firefighters continued to work overnight to control wildfires in the southeastern city of Daegu on Tuesday, a local forest service said.
The wildfire began at around 2 p.m. on Monday and had affected an estimated 260 hectares, the Korea Forest Service said in a statement.
The wildfire began at around 2 p.m. on Monday and had affected an estimated 260 hectares, the Korea Forest Service said in a statement.
No casualties had been reported so far due to the fire around Daegu, which is about 233 km southeast of the capital Seoul.
No casualties had been reported so far due to the fire around Daegu, which is about 233 km southeast of the capital Seoul.
The Korea Forest Service said 53 helicopters and 1,551 firefighting personnel were deployed to the site.
The Korea Forest Service said 53 helicopters and 1,551 firefighting personnel were deployed to the site.
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About 82% of the forest fire in the area has been extinguished as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, it added.
About 82% of the forest fire in the area has been extinguished as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, it added.
Acting safety minister Ko Ki-dong visited the damaged area and met with evacuees and volunteers at a shelter on Monday, authorities said.
Acting safety minister Ko Ki-dong visited the damaged area and met with evacuees and volunteers at a shelter on Monday, authorities said.
In March, South Korea suffered the country's worst ever natural fire disaster, with nearly 30 people killed and historic temples incinerated.
In March, South Korea suffered the country's worst ever natural fire disaster, with nearly 30 people killed and historic temples incinerated.
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