South Korea wildfires claim four lives, force 1,500 evacuations: Firefighters battle to contain blaze.

At least four individuals have lost their lives, and six others sustained injuries in the wildfires that have ravaged South Korea's southeastern area, prompting the evacuation of approximately 1,500 residents. The fires have scorched more than 3,286 hectares of land, with firefighters employing approximately 30 helicopters in their efforts to control the blaze.