Devastating wildfires in South Korea have killed at least 23 people, destroyed more than 200 structures and forced 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday.
Officials also said a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain wildfires in the southeastern town of Uiseong, one of the areas hardest-hit by the wildfires. The Korea Forest Service said rescue efforts were underway and it was presumed that the aircraft was operated by one pilot with no crew members.
