Forest Fires News - Latest Updates & Headlines
South Korea: Death toll rises to 18 as wildfires spread in southeastern region of country
Seoul, March 26: The death toll from a series of wildfires in the southeastern region of South Korea has climbed to 18, with one person still missing, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing forest service officials on Wednesday.
South Korea: Four killed as wildfires ravage southeastern region
Seoul, March 23: At least four people were killed, six people were injured and some 1,500 people were evacuated as wildfires fueled by strong winds have scorched areas of the South Korea's southeastern region, disaster authorities said on Sunday.
Nepal sticks to traditional measures to control forest fire as threat looms high
By Binod Prasad Adhikari, Dakshinkali, February 21: Nepal is set to face a catastrophic forest fire incident in the coming days, but the local authorities have been less prepared and reliant only on the traditional method despite repeated stances over the years.
India sends humanitarian aid to Bolivia to combat forest fires
New Delhi, January 3: India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.