An older couple were found dead in their home in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang, with police launching an investigation, authorities said Wednesday.
A devastating wildfire in North Gyeongsang caused extensive damage, killed 27 people and revealed shortcomings in emergency response systems, prompting calls for improved wildfire management and evacuation protocols.
The main blaze of the Uiseong fire, which engulfed five localities in North Gyeongsang, was contained on Friday afternoon, according to the Korea Forest Service (KFS).
The main blaze of the Uiseong fire in Yeongdeok County has been completely contained, the Korea Forest Service said on Friday afternoon.
A 69-year-old fire watcher was found dead in a burned patrol vehicle in Yeongdeok County in North Gyeongsang on Thursday, two days after he battled wildfires that had spread from adjacent Uiseong County.
A firefighting helicopter crashed in North Gyeongsang while fighting wildfires. Its pilot was pronounced dead at the scene.
The wildfire in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang continues to burn for a third day as authorities struggle to contain it with strong winds forecast later in the day.
Korea JoongAng Daily Sitemap
