Fires in South Korea

South Korea is suffering the worst forest fires in its history, which have left at least 26 dead.

A person sprays water as a forest fire ravages Andong, South Korea.
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Several forest fires in South Korea have so far left 26 dead, making them the country's worst natural disaster. Extremely dry conditions and strong winds are behind the blazes, which have doubled in size in a single day.

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