South Korea: Raging Wildfire Threatens UNESCO Site in Andong

Since last Friday, March 21, wildfires have been raging in South Korea's southeastern regions, claiming 16 lives at the time of writing. On Tuesday, March 25, evacuation orders were issued for residents in Andong city, as a fire that broke out in nearby Uiseong continued to spread due to winds and dry conditions. The fire is threatening Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic settlements. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@011548ssh via Spectee”. NOTE: Looped video Video Location: Andong National University in Andong, South Korea Video Recording Date/Time: March 25, 2025 at 17:00h