The number of fatalities in the forest fires in South Korea has increased to at least 26. There are countless injuries. Various historical sites have already been destroyed. 36,000 hectares – an area slightly less than half the size of Hamburg – have already burned down.
According to the information, the flames still spread uncontrollably. For the affected regions in the southeast of the country, small rainfall are announced, but the rainfall may not be enough to relax the situation.
Lack of water and power outages
Until now, around 37,000 inhabitants had to be evacuated and brought into emergency accommodation. Some of the affected areas also suffer from a lack of water and power errors.
Historical sites destroyed
The fires have already destroyed various historical locations. A temple with more than 1000 years old has completely burned down. The historic village of Hahoe, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO 2010, is also threatened by the flames.
Wind and drought big problem
The fire broke out in the Sanchong district on Friday, about 250 kilometers southeast of the capital Seoul. According to the authorities, winds and a persistent drought prefer the fires.
Forest fires are regularly found in South Korea during dry periods. In recent years, both the average temperatures and the extreme have increased in the country, which has considerably increased the risk of burning.
Source: Krone
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