Death Toll From Wildfires in South Korea Rises to 26 - Interior Ministry

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2025-03-27

SEOUL, March 27 (RIA Novosti) - The death toll from ongoing wildfires in southeastern South Korea has reached 26 people, while 30 others sustained injuries, the South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety said on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Yonhap news agency reported 24 deaths from wildfires that began last week. "As a result of this large forest fire, as of 6:00 on March 27 [21:00 GMT on March 26], the death toll stands at 26 people, with......

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