Seoul, March 24, 2025 – South Korea’s southeast reels from three days of ferocious wildfires, reducing over 6,861 hectares of forest to ashes —CNN report.
Thick smoke and fierce winds hinder firefighters, with only 30% of the blaze contained by Sunday morning, per the Korea Forest Service. Four deaths, including government officials and firefighters, stun the nation, while several suffer injuries.
Unprecedented in scale, flames devour hillsides and nearby homes, marking a grim first for South Korea. Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters report nearly 30 wildfires nationwide.
Over 9,000 firefighters and 105 helicopters battle relentlessly, yet containment lags—35% by Saturday evening, dropping to 30% by Sunday 11 a.m.
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Acting President Choi Sang-mok declared a national disaster across Ulsan city and southeastern zones, ordering swift evacuations. Over 1,500 residents from 30 villages flee to shelters. “Public safety and rapid aid for the injured come first,” Choi stressed. Dry conditions and gusts fuel the crisis, leaving responders struggling against nature’s fury.
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