The wildfires that have been occurring simultaneously in South Korea, mainly in the southeastern region since the 21st, are difficult to extinguish due to strong winds and dry conditions.
Since the night of the 25th, 14 deaths, mainly among the elderly, have been confirmed due to incidents such as being caught in a fire while evacuating, bringing the total number of deaths to 18.
焼失面積は1万7500ヘクタールに及び、2万3000人余りが現在も避難しています。
The burned area extends to 17,500 hectares, and more than 23,000 people are still evacuated.
South Korean media reports that most of the recent wildfires are estimated to be caused by accidental fires from sparks during welding or grass cutting, and the police are investigating.
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