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Massive Wildfire In South Korea Continues For Eighth Day

The remains of burnt-out factories are seen at Namhu Industrial Complex, a village devastated by wildfires in Andong, South Korea, on March 28, 2025. The blaze, now raging for eight days, destroys 3,481 buildings and leaves 28 dead. More than 33,000 residents are evacuated, with 8,000 still staying in shelters. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12204243
Date Taken	28 March 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category	Disaster and Accident
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Chris Jung/NurPhoto

2025 Accidents and Disasters Aerial View Andong Burning Burnt Casualty Color Image Crisis Damaged Death Destruction Environment Fire - Natural Phenomenon Forest Forest Fire Gale Natural Disaster North Gyeongsang Province Outdoors Physical Injury Seoul Smoke - Physical Structure South Korea Village burnt-out factories Namhu Industrial Complex village wildfires Andong South Korea March 28 2025 blaze eight days destroyed buildings 3 481 buildings fatalities 28 dead evacuated residents 33 000 residents shelters 8 000 in shelters Chris Jung NurPhoto devastation fire destruction emergency evacuation disaster crisis survival community impact infrastructure damage recovery efforts humanitarian aid safety environmental impact.