South Korea hit with multiple forest fires, two firefighters dead
The dead firefighters were attempting to quell a fire in South Gyeongsang province that began on Friday and had affected 275 hectares (680 acres) as of Saturday afternoon.
A large forest fire in Sancheong, South Korea, has prompted a Level 3 alert, with 115 people evacuated and 120 hectares burned. Winds over 15 mph have fueled the spread. Authorities have deployed 500 personnel to battle the blaze overnight, aiming to contain it by morning.