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South Korea fights the worst fires in history, 18 dead and thousands of displaced

Listen to the article South Korea is fighting one of the most devastating fire crises in its history, with at least 18 people dead and more than 27,000 were evacuated by southeast cities and cities, including Andong, Uiseong and Ulsan. The fires, which began on Friday, have scanned over 17,400 hectares (43,000 acres), powered by strong winds and unusually dry conditions. Authorities are afraid that the worst has not yet come as forecasts offer little chance of rain. Among the deaths are four firefighters and civil servants who caught up in rapidly changing flames during the weekend. At least 20