At least 18 people have died and 27,000 have been evacuated due to wildfires in southeast South Korea. Four firefighters and government workers died in Sancheong. Acting President Han Duck-soo described the situation as 'unprecedented' and emphasized the need for concentrated firefighting efforts. Approximately 4,650 personnel are involved in combating the fires, which have destroyed significant historical structures, including the Gounsa temple. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and human error is suspected as a cause of the fires.