Huge South Korea wildfires kill 27 and threaten to destroy ancient temples
The area has been among the hardest hit by the fires. The 1,300-year-old Gounsa temple, which is located in Uiseong city, was destroyed by the blaze. However, as we reported earlier, forecasters fear the amount of rain expected will not be enough to stop the fires spreading.
expert reaction to the wildfires in South Korea
“South Korea is also a champion of afforestation/reforestation, with many new forests planted over recent decades. This may also have increased fire risk in areas where there are immature woodlands. Mature trees are more resilient to wildfires due to their lack of connectivity between the ground and the canopies of the trees.
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