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Ladybbird · 26-03-25, 10:48

South Korea Wildfires -WORST EVER Wildfires Have Left 24 People Dead, Destroyed More Than 200 Structures, and Forced 27,000 People to Evacuate.

Like The Apocalypse: South Korea Wildfires Tear Through Mountains

MailOnline 26 MAR 2025

South Korea BURNS as its worst ever wildfires kill dozens of people, force 27,000 to evacuate and destroy ancient treasures

The unprecedented blazes have also seen ancient treasures including a 1,300 year old Buddhist temple reduced to smoldering rubble as they continue to tear through the country this morning.

The rising death toll includes a pilot of a helicopter fighting the wildfires who was killed in a crash and four victims who burned to death when their car overturned as they tried to escape the fires, Yonhap news agency reported.

Flames engulfed the Gounsa temple, in the southeastern town of Uiseong, yesterday and about 20 of the temples 30 buildings were damaged beyond repair.

Two of its most precious structures were burned to the ground while monks battled to save the remaining relics.

I went there this morning and found they've been reduced to heaps of ashes, said Doryun, a senior monk who lived at the temple when he was younger.

I feel really empty. Life is transient.

Fortunately, Doryun said that monks managed to move the temples third treasure, a stone Buddha statue reportedly built in the 8th century, to a safe place.

He added: Many buildings were burned down, but we moved and protected other sacred assets so that we maintain the temple. We feel its very fortunate.

Doryun also said about 20 monks and other workers live at the temple, but none have been injured.

So far more than 43,000 acres have been ravaged by the brutal blazes but the damage is said to be snowballing.

Acting president Han Duck soo said the crisis remains critical and is rewriting the record books for the worst wildfires in our nation's history.

The fires started in Sancheong county on Friday afternoon and later spread to Uiseong county, authorities said.

Fuelled by strong and dry winds, they are now spreading to the neighbouring counties of Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Yeongdeok.

The Gounsa temple was reportedly built in the 7th century during the Shilla dynasty that ruled the area and other parts of the Korean Peninsula at the time.

It is nestled at the foot of Deungun Mountain in the southeastern town of Uiseong.

While it doesnt house buildings constructed in the ancient period, it is home to several famous cultural heritages built later.

The temple was destroyed on Tuesday along with the two revered structures: Gaunru, a pavilion shaped structure built in 1668 overlooking a stream, and Yeonsujeon, another traditional structure built in 1904 to mark the longevity of a king.

Both were built during the Joseon dynasty, the last on the Korean Peninsula and were given the status of treasure, by the government.

The status is given to old assets with historic and artistic significance that receive state-level protection and maintenance.

The Korea Heritage Service said the temples two other lower level cultural assets, including a stone pagoda, have also been found intact.

Thousands of firefighters and about 5,000 military personnel have been deployed to contain multiple fires, as well as helicopters from the US military stationed in Korea.

On Tuesday, the national fire agency said it had raised the crisis to the highest fire response level, the first time this year such an alert has been issued.

Wildfires are relatively uncommon in South Korea, and related fatalities are rare.

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 50,613 Thanks: 28,767 Thanked 14,428 Times in 10,234 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	South Korea Wildfires -WORST EVER -Like The Apocalypse South Korea Wildfires -WORST EVER Wildfires Have Left 24 People Dead, Destroyed More Than 200 Structures, and Forced 27,000 People to Evacuate. Like The Apocalypse: South Korea Wildfires Tear Through Mountains MailOnline 26 MAR 2025 South Korea BURNS as its worst ever wildfires kill dozens of people, force 27,000 to evacuate and destroy ancient treasures The unprecedented blazes have also seen ancient treasures including a 1,300 year old Buddhist temple reduced to smoldering rubble as they continue to tear through the country this morning. The rising death toll includes a pilot of a helicopter fighting the wildfires who was killed in a crash and four victims who burned to death when their car overturned as they tried to escape the fires, Yonhap news agency reported. Flames engulfed the Gounsa temple, in the southeastern town of Uiseong, yesterday and about 20 of the temples 30 buildings were damaged beyond repair. Two of its most precious structures were burned to the ground while monks battled to save the remaining relics. I went there this morning and found they've been reduced to heaps of ashes, said Doryun, a senior monk who lived at the temple when he was younger. *I feel really empty. Life is transient.* Fortunately, Doryun said that monks managed to move the temples third treasure, a stone Buddha statue reportedly built in the 8th century, to a safe place. He added: Many buildings were burned down, but we moved and protected other sacred assets so that we maintain the temple. We feel its very fortunate. Doryun also said about 20 monks and other workers live at the temple, but none have been injured. So far more than 43,000 acres have been ravaged by the brutal blazes but the damage is said to be snowballing. Acting president Han Duck soo said the crisis remains critical and is rewriting the record books for the worst wildfires in our nation's history. The fires started in Sancheong county on Friday afternoon and later spread to Uiseong county, authorities said. Fuelled by strong and dry winds, they are now spreading to the neighbouring counties of Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Yeongdeok. The Gounsa temple was reportedly built in the 7th century during the Shilla dynasty that ruled the area and other parts of the Korean Peninsula at the time. It is nestled at the foot of Deungun Mountain in the southeastern town of Uiseong. While it doesnt house buildings constructed in the ancient period, it is home to several famous cultural heritages built later. The temple was destroyed on Tuesday along with the two revered structures: Gaunru, a pavilion shaped structure built in 1668 overlooking a stream, and Yeonsujeon, another traditional structure built in 1904 to mark the longevity of a king. Both were built during the Joseon dynasty, the last on the Korean Peninsula and were given the status of treasure, by the government. The status is given to old assets with historic and artistic significance that receive state-level protection and maintenance. The Korea Heritage Service said the temples two other lower level cultural assets, including a stone pagoda, have also been found intact. Thousands of firefighters and about 5,000 military personnel have been deployed to contain multiple fires, as well as helicopters from the US military stationed in Korea. On Tuesday, the national fire agency said it had raised the crisis to the highest fire response level, the first time this year such an alert has been issued. Wildfires are relatively uncommon in South Korea, and related fatalities are rare.