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| ▲ Trees burn on a mountain in Andong, about 190 kilometers southeast of Seoul, as wildfires spread across the region on March 25, 2025. (Yonhap) |
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Andong city issues evacuation order to all residents as wildrfires spread
ANDONG, South Korea, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Residents of the southeastern city of Andong have been advised to evacuate to safe locations as wildfires continue to spread across the region, authorities said Tuesday.
Authorities in Andong, located about 190 kilometers southeast of Seoul, issued the evacuation order to all citizens as wildfires from the southeastern county of Uiseong spread into the area due to strong winds and dry weather conditions.
"Wildfires are rapidly spreading due to strong winds," Andong city said in a disaster alert sent to residents.
Andong is home to Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site designated in 2010 and one of South Korea's most popular tourist attractions.
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