Wildfires are spreading across South Korea’s east coast as severe drought conditions persist, with strong winds threatening to intensify the flames in North and South Gyeongsang provinces and surrounding areas.

At least four people have died and six have been injured in a series of wildfires in South Korea, as firefighters rushed to put out the fires amid dry, windy weather, the Korea Forest Service said on Sunday (March 23).

South Korea’s wildfire season typically peaks in spring, when dry conditions and high winds increase the risk of flames spreading rapidly. Officials have warned of continued dangers in the coming days