South Korea wildfires claim 26 lives and become largest on record, with historic temples and homes destroyed

The wildfires in the south-eastern province of North Gyeongsang have resulted in significant damage and loss of life. As of current reports, at least 26 people have been confirmed dead, and more than 300 structures have been destroyed. The affected area has reached over 36,000 hectares, surpassing the size of the 2000 East Coast wildfire.