Wildfires sweeping across South Korea have claimed at least 24 lives, officials reported on Wednesday. The Ministry of Interior and Safety warned that the death toll could rise further, with more people injured and the blaze still not under control.
“Twenty-four people are confirmed dead in the wildfires so far,” a ministry official told AFP, adding that 12 others were seriously injured. “These are preliminary figures,” the official stated, emphasizing that the numbers could increase as rescue efforts continue.
Emergency services are battling to contain the fires, which have spread rapidly due to dry conditions and strong winds. Residents in affected areas have been evacuated, and authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant.
The cause of the wildfires is still under investigation. Meanwhile, volunteers and local organizations are mobilizing to support those displaced by the disaster.
As South Korea grapples with this unfolding crisis, the nation hopes for swift containment of the fires and the safety of all those impacted.
