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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.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Yoon Gwan-shick/Yonhap via AP

Houses burn in a village after being engulfed by a wildfire fueled by strong winds in Uiseong, South Korea.

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Strong winds fan South Korea wildfires photos: Goun Temple
South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Kim Do-hoon/Yonhap via AP

A bell is seen broken at the remains of the bell pavilion at Goun Temple in Uiseong, South Korea.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Yun Kwan-shik/Yonhap via AP

A person walks past houses destroyed by wildfires at a village in Yeongyang, South Korea.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Son Hyung-joo/Yonhap via AP

The wreckage of a crashed firefighting helicopter is seen at a mountain in Uiseong, South Korea.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Yun Kwan-shik/Yonhap via AP

Burnt-out houses are seen at a damaged village due to wildfires in Yeongdeok, South Korea.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Yoon Gwan-shick/Yonhap via AP

A road is closed as a wildfire fueled by strong winds spreads in Uiseong, South Korea.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Kim Dong-min/Yonhap via AP

A Korea Forest Service helicopter dumps fire retardant on a wildfire in Sancheong, South Korea.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Kim Doo-hoon/Yonhap via AP

Smoke rises from a mountain in Andong, South Korea.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Yoon Gwan-shick/Yonhap via AP

Houses burn in a village after being engulfed by a wildfire fueled by strong winds in Uiseong, South Korea.

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South Korea Wildfires | Photo: Yun Kwan-shik/Yonhap via AP

Escaped villagers from wildfires take rest at a shelter in Yeongyang, South Korea.

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