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Raging Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuation in South Korea Seaside City

  • Hundreds of firefighters are battling a wildfire in Gangneung, South Korea that has destroyed homes and forced hundreds to flee.
  • Strong winds are fueling the blaze and making it difficult for aircraft to help contain the flames.
  • South Korean officials have mobilized all available resources to evacuate residents and put out the fire.
  • There are no reports of injuries or deaths yet, but hundreds of residents have been evacuated from the area.
  • The fire comes amid dry weather and is the largest wildfire South Korea has seen this year.
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