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North Gyeongsang wildfires create record 1.54 million tons of waste

The North Gyeongsang government estimated on Wednesday that the wildfire generated 1.54 million tons of waste, which will cost 138.1 billion won to process.

2025-05-07

Gov't signs off on $1.3 billion North Gyeongsang wildfire recovery plan, largest in history

Authorities confirmed a record-breaking 1.8 trillion won ($1.3 billion) recovery plan for victims of the large-scale wildfire that swept through North Gyeongsang in March.

2025-05-06

Wildfires cause $766 million in damages, gov’t pledges hefty recovery fund

Wildfire damage across North Gyeongsang, South Gyeongsang and Ulsan has been confirmed at 1.081 trillion won ($765.9 million), with the government allocating 1.881 trillion won in funding, the CDSCH said Friday.

2025-05-02

Rekindled Daegu wildfire nears full containment

Authorities neared full containment of a wildfire on Mount Hamji in Daegu on Thursday morning, after a resurgence of flames earlier this week prolonged efforts to extinguish the blaze.

2025-05-01

Korea's deadly fires made twice as likely by climate change, researchers say

Korea's worst ever wildfires in March were made twice as likely as a result of climate change and such disasters could become even more frequent if temperatures continue to rise, scientists said on Thursday.

2025-05-01

Daegu resident recounts first sign of wildfire as investigation continues

While tending his field in Buk District, Daegu, a 63-year-old resident surnamed Kwon spotted smoke rising from a nearby mountain — a sight that would mark the beginning of a wildfire that burned for nearly a day.

2025-04-29

Gyeongsang residents grapple with 'wildfire trauma'

A wildfire in Daegu forced around 6,500 residents to evacuate, seeking shelter in makeshift centers. Anxiety runs high among those affected, recalling previous fires and fearing new outbreaks as dry conditions persist in the region.

2025-04-29

Daegu wildfire extinguished 23 hours after flames reported

The main fire of the wildfire in Daegu that broke out Monday was put out on Tuesday, nearly 23 hours after the initial flames were reported.

2025-04-29

Daegu wildfire on Mount Hamji edges closer to Palgeo Fortress historical site

The wildfire on Mount Hamji in Daegu has spread near the Palgeo Fortress, an ancient structure that dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 B.C.-668 A.D.) on Tuesday, according to forestry authorities.

2025-04-29

Helicopter operations resume as firefighters continue to battle Daegu wildfire

Firefighting authorities resumed helicopter operations as a wildfire on Mount Hamji in Buk District, Daegu, continued into its second day. As of 8 a.m., 82 percent of the fire has been put out, according to the Korea Forest Service.

2025-04-29