Houses burn in a village after being engulfed by a wildfire fueled by strong winds in Uiseong, South Korea.
South Korea's Deadliest Wildfires Claim 24 Lives, Thousands Displaced | In Pictures
South Korea is dealing with its most devastating wildfires on record, with a mounting death toll and widespread evacuations. As of Wednesday, official reports confirmed at least 24 fatalities and over 26,000 residents forced to flee their homes.
South Korea Wildfires
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A bell is seen broken at the remains of the bell pavilion at Goun Temple in Uiseong, South Korea.
South Korea Wildfires
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A person walks past houses destroyed by wildfires at a village in Yeongyang, South Korea.
South Korea Wildfires
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The wreckage of a crashed firefighting helicopter is seen at a mountain in Uiseong, South Korea.
South Korea Wildfires
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Burnt-out houses are seen at a damaged village due to wildfires in Yeongdeok, South Korea.
South Korea Wildfires
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A road is closed as a wildfire fueled by strong winds spreads in Uiseong, South Korea.
South Korea Wildfires
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A Korea Forest Service helicopter dumps fire retardant on a wildfire in Sancheong, South Korea.
South Korea Wildfires
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Smoke rises from a mountain in Andong, South Korea.
South Korea Wildfires
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Houses burn in a village after being engulfed by a wildfire fueled by strong winds in Uiseong, South Korea.
South Korea Wildfires
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Escaped villagers from wildfires take rest at a shelter in Yeongyang, South Korea.
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