SEOUL, South Korea — At least two firefighters have been killed in a wildfire in South Korea and more than 200 residents in 15 southern villages have been told to evacuate, authorities said on Saturday.

The fire, which began in Sancheong county on Friday afternoon, prompted the deployment of 304 personnel, along with 20 helicopters, according to South Korea's Interior Ministry.

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Several wildfires are burning across Florida on Friday, with red flag warnings in place for a number of counties. The blazes have forced a number of road closures across the state this week, including the US-1's 18-Mile Stretch on Thursday, which hampered connection between the mainland and Florida Keys. Florida's wildfire season runs year-round, but peaks from late spring through summer. Current dry conditions and gusty winds have increased the threat of...

The National Weather Service on Thursday night issued a third fire alert for South Florida this week as a sprawling brush fire in south Miami-Dade County has consumed more than 24,000 acres. Forecasters are once again cautioning residents that more blazes may occur and quickly proliferate. The newest alert, a fire weather watch, will take effect Friday morning through the evening for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The fire weather watch differs from the two red flag warnings that took effect Monday and Thursday. The watch is a step...

Firefighters have been tackling a grassfire in West Dunbartonshire after an extreme warning was issued across Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to reports of a wildfire in the West Kilpartick Hills near Bowling at about 14:15.

Four appliances attended the scene but have now left and will return at first light on Friday.

A "very high" risk warning for wildfires is currently in place across central and south-west Scotland.

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades rapidly expanded to 22,000 acres on Thursday, from 3,600 acres on Wednesday. Newsweek reached out to the Florida Forest Service by email for comment. Wildfire season runs year-round in Florida, though it peaks from late spring through summer when drought is most widespread. As of the most recent data from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), 745 fires have ignited across the...

Intense winds swept across Texas during the weekend, with gusts nearing 100 mph in some areas. The dry and windy conditions fueled multiple fires, allowing small blazes to expand and spread quickly. According to the National Weather Service, the threat persists, as a red flag warning has been issued for much of the state from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. Some parts of west-central Texas, including San Angelo, are under a fire weather watch Tuesday. Here's what we know...

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An elevated wildfire threat will remain in Dallas and much of North Texas next week, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office. On Saturday, the fire threat continues for much of Central Texas, though winds in the Dallas area will mainly be between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph possible. Sunday will be mostly calm, before the wildfire threat returns to an elevated or critical level Monday through Wednesday, according to the Weather Service. The area of wildfire danger will lie mostly west of...