Wildfires driven by strong winds have devastated parts of South Korea’s southern regions, killing at least 24 people, destroying more than 200 structures, and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate.
The wildfires, which began last Friday, have consumed 43,330 acres (17,535 hectares) of land and destroyed an ancient Buddhist temple along with houses, factories, vehicles, and other property.
Observers have described the ongoing wildfires as the third-largest in South Korea’s history in terms of land consumed.