Two killed in S. Korea wildfire, hundreds told to evacuate

TOPSHOT - Helicopters try to extinguish a fire after a wildfire broke out in the southeastern county of Sancheong on March 22, 2025. At least two firefighters have been killed in a wildfire in South Korea and more than 200 residents in 15 southern villages have been told to evacuate, authorities said on March 22. -- Photo by YONHAP / AFP

SEOUL (AFP) - At least two firefighters have been killed in a wildfire in South Korea and more than 200 residents in 15 southern villages have been told to evacuate, authorities said on Saturday.

The fire, which began in Sancheong county on Friday afternoon, prompted the deployment of 304 personnel, along with 20 helicopters, according to South Korea's Interior Ministry.