The Korea Forest Service has issued its highest fire warning level, 'severe,' in 12 locations, including the major cities of Busan and Daejeon.
South Korea has declared a state of emergency as deadly wildfires continue to burn across its southeastern regions, causing widespread destruction and forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes. The interior ministry made the announcement in response to “the extensive damage caused by simultaneous wildfires across the country”, particularly in the provinces of North and South Gyeongsang and the southeastern city of Ulsan.
The Korea Forest Service has issued its highest fire warning level, “severe”, in 12 locations, including the major cities of Busan and Daejeon. Several highway sections in the country’s southeast, including a key route between Ulsan and Busan, have been closed due to the fires.
