Thousands of firefighters appear to be getting on top of deadly blazes that have ravaged southern South Korea after being whipped up by dry winds.

Thousands of firefighters appear to be getting on top of deadly blazes that have ravaged southern South Korea after being whipped up by dry winds.

SEOUL: South Korea’s firefighters, using helicopters and soldiers, were struggling to contain the nation’s worst-ever wildfires today, which have...

Firefighters are struggling to contain the wildfires, which continue to grow rapidly in size, fuelled by strong winds.

The Korea Forest Service said firefighters were fighting at least five active fires nationwide as of Wednesday morning.

The Korea Forest Service said firefighters were fighting at least five active fires nationwide as of Wednesday morning.

The Korea Forest Service said firefighters were fighting at least five active fires nationwide as of Wednesday morning.

A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple is among buildings destroyed after dry and windy weather saw mostly contained blazes spread again

A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple is among buildings destroyed after dry and windy weather saw mostly contained blazes spread again

Firefighters have been dealing with grass fires around the country.