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


FILE PHOTO: A vehicle stands amid the damage in the aftermath of a wildfire, in Yeongyang, South Korea, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -South 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.

Fires in the country's southeast blazed for nearly a week, killing 32 people and destroying around 5,000 buildings before they were brought under control in late March.

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