Overview

• Four fatalities, including three firefighters and one public servant, have been confirmed in the wildfires, which began on March 21 in Sancheong County.
• The government has declared a state of emergency in southeastern regions, including North and South Gyeongsang provinces and Ulsan, to aid in resource mobilization.
• Over 1,600 emergency workers, 35 helicopters, and dozens of vehicles have been deployed, but containment remains limited due to strong winds and mountainous terrain.
• Hundreds of residents have been evacuated, with 260 displaced in Sancheong and 400 in Uiseong, as wildfires continue to threaten populated areas and infrastructure.
• Severe fire warnings are in effect for 12 locations nationwide, with additional wildfires reported in central and southwestern provinces.