Four bodies have been discovered in Yeongyang County, North Gyeongsang Province, due to the "Uiseong wildfire."
According to the police, around 11:11 p.m. on the 25th, three charred bodies were found in Posan-ri, Seokbo-myeon, Yeongyang County. At around 11 p.m., one deceased individual was confirmed as a charred body in Hwamae-ri, Seokbo-myeon. The police are currently verifying the identities of these four individuals.
A representative from Yeongyang County stated, "The wildfire spread rapidly in Seokbo-myeon before we could respond," adding, "We received reports that many individuals were isolated and could not escape, and we are currently confirming this."
On that day, the wildfire that spread in Yeongyang County left over 1,000 evacuees.
The county had previously issued an evacuation order to the residents of Seokbo-myeon at around 6:47 p.m., directing them to the Yeongyang County Community Center.