At least 26 people have died in ongoing wildfires in southeastern South Korea, with over 88,000 acres burned. The fires, which have damaged 317 buildings and displaced 27,000 people, are being fueled by strong winds. Efforts to contain the largest fire are hindered, and further rain is unlikely to help significantly.
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