Over the weekend, southeastern South Korea faced nearly 30 wildfires resulting in four deaths and six injuries. Thousands of firefighters, aided by helicopters, battled the flames consuming 4,700 acres and prompting the evacuation of approximately 1,000 residents. The government declared a disaster state due to the impact of the fires, which also interrupted train services and closed roads. The main fire in Sancheong County was ignited by a farmer's lawn mower, resulting in serious injuries to firefighters and others. Dry conditions worsened the fire spread during this particularly dry season in South Korea.
Nearly 30 wildfires broke out in southeastern South Korea, killing four people and injuring six, while forcing evacuations and disrupting services across the region.
Firefighters battled 29 blazes across 4,700 acres, with one significant fire in Sancheong County starting from a lawn mower's spark, resulting in fatalities.
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