Wildfire
Main blaze of Miryang wildfire extinguished after affecting 143 hectares
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The main blaze of a wildfire in the southeastern city of Miryang was extinguished on Tuesday noon. The fire, which started Monday afternoon, affected 143 hectares some 280 kilometers southeast of Seoul, leading to the evacuation of 184 residents and patients. Rain and firefighting efforts helped contain it.
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A wildfire in northeastern Japan came under control after 11 days, scorching 1,633 hectares of land. Local officials and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency confirmed the status on Saturday. The blaze, the second largest in over 30 years, began on April 22 in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture.
The National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred) declared a red alert in Combarbalá commune, Coquimbo Region, due to a wildfire threatening nearby homes. The fire, driven by strong winds, consumed 1.3 hectares in the Mal Paso sector. Later, the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) reported the incident was controlled with no injuries.