South korea fire news: After the US caused havoc in California, now wildfire in South Korea has caused mass havoc. At least 18 people have died in this fire in the southern part of the country so far.
The most horrific fire in the history of South Korea
According to officials, 18 dead include four fire personnel and one government employee. On Wednesday, officials said that more than 200 buildings were burnt to ashes in the fire. While more than 27 thousand people have been forced to leave their homes. This fire is being described as the most horrific forest fire in the history of South Korea.
The big statement of the caretaker president
South Korean acting President Han Dook said that the fire started on last Friday and it has become more dangerous than before. Han said, “The loss is increasing. We have never seen such a big fire before. This week we have to try to extinguish the fire with full force.”
4650 fire fighting personnel were called.
Hain said that due to strong winds overnight, employees had to struggle to extinguish the forest fire. On Wednesday, about 4,650 fire fighting personnel, soldiers and other employees were busy extinguishing the forest fire with the help of about 130 helicopters. He said that some relief is expected on Thursday.
1,300 year old Buddhist monastery burned to ashes
The emergency response center of the government said that the 1,300 -year -old Buddhist monastery was also destroyed in the fire. According to Korea Heritage Service officials, the fire in Uchong has caused a lot of damage to the monastery called Gausa built in the 7th century. According to estimates, the fire has so far engulfed about 43,330 acres of land.
