Deadly Wildfires Devastate South Korea, Forcing Mass Evacuations

South Korea is battling some of its worst-ever wildfires, which have killed at least 18 people and forced 27,000 residents to evacuate. The fires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, have destroyed more than 200 structures, including historic Buddhist temples over 1,000 years old. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blazes as they spread rapidly across the southern regions of the country. Authorities are warning of continued risks as weather conditions remain unfavorable. The disaster marks one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in South Korea’s history.