South Korea Battles Devastating Wildfires with Four Dead and Thousands Displaced

Ongoing fires in Sancheong County have destroyed 3,300 hectares of land, with government efforts intensifying to combat the disaster.

At least four people, including firefighters and government officials, have died, with six others injured in the wildfires.
Approximately 1,500 residents have been evacuated as the fires continue to spread across southeastern South Korea.
The wildfires, which began on Friday in Sancheong County, have been fueled by prolonged drought and dry winds.
The South Korean government has declared the affected areas disaster zones and is mobilizing all available resources to contain the fires.
Scientists link the increasing frequency and severity of such wildfires to advancing climate change and rising temperatures in recent years.