Raging wildfires in South Korea among the worst in the country’s history | ITV News

Wildfires in South Korea have killed at least 24 people, destroyed more than 300 structures and forced 28,800 residents to evacuate, officials said on Wednesday.

As of Wednesday evening, firefighters were tackling at least six active wildfires, including in the southeastern coastal town of Yeongdeok.

Our Asia Correspondent Debi Edward reports.

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