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Massive Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Over 1,200 Residents in Daegu, South Korea

Daegu city authorities in South Korea ordered the evacuation of over 1,200 residents after strong winds fueled a wildfire, prompting highway closures amid growing fears of the spreading blaze.
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Daegu, South Korea — A fast-spreading wildfire swept through parts of Daegu on Monday, April 28, 2025, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,200 residents as strong winds and dry conditions intensified the blaze. The fire, which began on Mount Hamjisan in the central part of the city, quickly grew into a major emergency.

According to the Korea Forest Service, the wildfire broke out around 2:00 p.m. local time and burned through 50 hectares of land in under two hours. The rapid spread was fueled by high winds and extremely dry vegetation, causing immediate concern for nearby residential areas.

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Forest Fire Threatens Asia’s Largest Bird Park in Chai Nat

A Race Against Flames to Save a Natural Treasure

Chai Nat, Thailand – January 28, 2025

A massive forest fire crept dangerously close to one of Thailand’s most beloved tourist spots — the Chainat Bird Park, Asia’s largest aviary, sparking an all-out emergency response that saw more than 20 fire trucks rushing to protect this haven for over 100 species of birds.

The fire, which broke out Monday morning on Khao Plong mountain, quickly spread through dry forestland, driven by winds and scorching heat. By nightfall, it had advanced toward the park’s water park and Bird Egg Museum, according to Jitthana Yingthaweelapa, president of the Chai Nat Provincial Administrative Organisation.

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