At least 18 people were killed and 19, while South Korea's fires continue in the southeastern cavity of the country, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Interior and Safety.
The “unprecedented” crisis remains decisive, according to Acting President Han Daco, who said the fires “rewrite records records of the worst forest fires in our nation's history.”
More than 23,000 people and many influential heritage cultural sites have been evacuated, including a 1300 -year -old Buddhist Temple.
A helicopter to combat firefighting in the mountains of Osseung district was crashed after midday on Wednesday, according to the authorities, which were investigating the case.
Thousands of firefighters and about 5,000 military personnel were deployed to contain multiple fire, as well as helicopters from the US military stationed in Korea.
On Tuesday, the National Firefighting Agency said it had raised the crisis to the highest level of response to the fire, the first time that such an alert was issued.
Forest fires are relatively uncommon in South Korea, and relevant deaths are rare. The current fires, which have killed 18 people over the past few days, are already the bloodiest in the country's history.
About 17,000 hectares of forests were destroyed, making fires the third largest in the history of South Korea in terms of the region.
The fire was burned in the city of Ozng at the Johnsa Temple, which was built in 618 AD, which was one of the largest temples in the province.
Forest authorities confirmed that the Buddhist architectural structure is a national treasure from the Joseon family (1392-1910) as well.
Acting President Han said that all the employees and equipment were published, but the strong winds still hinder support efforts.
Han added: “We were very hoping to get rain today or tomorrow to help extinguish the fire,” Han added.
“This level of damage to the wildfire is not similar to anything that we have passed before.”
There were no rain expectations in the area on Wednesday and only a small amount – from five to 10 mm – on Thursday, according to the Korean Meteorological Department.
Han said that the government will review all deficiencies in the response of wildfires by simply controlling the crisis and seeking to improve prevention strategies for the future.
“Once the forest fires start, extinguishing it requires enormous resources and puts a valuable life in danger,” he said.
South Korea was suffering from weather conditions from the usual rain. There were already 244 hashtags this year – more than 2.4 times more than the same period last year.
The government also promised to enhance enforcement against illegal combustion – one of the main causes of forest fires – and the repression of individual neglect.
Forest fires erupted for the first time last Friday in Sanchyong Province, in the southeast of the country, but now spread to the neighboring cities in Ozone, Andog, Chiungsung, Yong Yang and Yunjdouk.
