A catastrophic wildfire in South Korea's southeastern province of North Gyeongsang has claimed 28 lives, injured 32 others, and forced nearly 38,000 residents to abandon their homes. Emergency responders, including firefighters and military personnel, are working tirelessly to contain the blaze.
The wildfire, which began last Friday, has consumed over 38,000 hectares of forest, surpassing the devastation caused by the 2000 East Coast wildfire that burned 23,794 hectares. Despite the unprecedented scale of the disaster, officials reported progress on Sunday evening, as light rain and reduced wind speeds provided more favorable conditions for firefighting efforts. Containment rates have now reached 85%.
The South Korean government continues to mobilize all available resources, including helicopters and personnel, to extinguish the flames fully and prevent further loss of life and property.
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