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Korea wildfires: March outbreak and containment efforts

Follow the Sancheong outbreak, the spread from Uiseong and the later control of the main fires in northern Gyeongbuk. Different regions reached different stages at different times.

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Reviewed 9/21/2026

March 21-28, 2025. The final entry concerns northern Gyeongbuk, not a declaration that every fire nationwide was extinguished.

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Sancheong wildfire prompts emergency instructions

A wildfire in Sancheong prompted emergency government instructions as dry conditions contributed to its spread.

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This is the start of one regional fire, not the start date of every blaze in the outbreak.

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Uiseong fire begins and spreads across nearby areas

A fire starting in Uiseong spread toward nearby areas including Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Yeongdeok.

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The March 28 report reconstructs the March 22 start. Spread over subsequent days is not presented as happening at one instant.

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Northern Gyeongbuk main fires are brought under control

Authorities brought the main fires in northern Gyeongbuk under control after days of firefighting.

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Control of the main flames still leaves residual fires and re-ignition risks requiring monitoring.

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Through 3/28/2025

March 21-28, 2025. The final entry concerns northern Gyeongbuk, not a declaration that every fire nationwide was extinguished.