Unprecedented fire engulfs northeastern S. Korea, killing 1, injuring dozens

Source: Xinhua| 2019-04-05 18:03:27|Editor: Yamei
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A fire-fighting helicopter conducts rescue work in Sokcho of Gangwon province, South Korea, April 5, 2019. An unprecedented fire engulfed the mountainous region along the northeastern coast of South Korea, killing one people and injuring dozens of others. As of 4 p.m. local time Friday (0700 GMT), one was confirmed dead, with 34 others wounded. Over 500 hectares of land were gutted by the blaze, while about 300 houses and buildings were devastated. (Xinhua/Lee Sang-ho)

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