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At least 27 people have been killed, and more than 30,000 forced to flee their homes, according to the Associated Press.
Reuters |
About 73% of South Korea's 9,472 seasonal wildfire fighters are over 60-years-old, according to the forest service's latest data, often the only people available to work such schedules.
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The fires have burned up thousands of structures, including houses, factories and vehicles, as well as 184 square miles.

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