Helicopter engaged in extinguishing wildfire.
Seoul: At least 18 people are reported to have died due to fire in forests amid dry weather and strong winds in the southern regions of South Korea. Government officials said on Wednesday that at least 19 people were also injured in these incidents. Officials of Endong and other southern cities and towns ordered local residents to visit safe places on Tuesday. On the other hand, firefighters are trying hard to control the fire caused by dry winds. A helicopter also crashed during efforts to extinguish the fire.
More than 43 thousand acres of land burnt to ashes
According to reports, more than 43 thousand acres of land was burnt to ashes due to the fire and hundreds of structures including the 1300 -year -old Buddhist monastery have been destroyed. According to the Ministry of Home and Security, South Korea, more than 5500 people have been forced to leave their homes in the city of Endong, its neighboring towns, Uisang and Sanshyg and Ulsan. These are areas that are the most affected by fire. Officials of the Korea Heritage Service said that the fire in the Uisong was burnt to ashes of the seventh century Buddhist monastery.
Crazing helicopter debris.
More than 130 helicopters are busy extinguishing the fire
Let us know that about 9000 fire fighting personnel, more than 130 helicopters and hundreds of vehicles are engaged in the fire extinguishing. A helicopter crashed during efforts to extinguish the forest fire in Uisong. Korea Forest Service said on Wednesday that rescue efforts are on and it is estimated that there was only one pilot in the aircraft. Firefighters are engaged in extinguishing the fierce fire in the southern areas of South Korea. More than 200 buildings are reported to be destroyed in fire related incidents.
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