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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.