WILDFIRES are raging across parts of South Korea, leaving several dead and turning historic tourist sites to ashes. Authorities have called the blaze the “worst on record” for the

Wildfires in South Korea have intensified, becoming the worst natural disaster in history with 28 fatalities and extensive damage across multiple regions.

Officials say the most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea are almost contained. The government's announcement Friday comes after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crew put out the blazes that have killed 28 people and razed vast swaths of land since last week.

A forest fire in South Korea's Yeongdeok county, one of a number of wildfires that have engulfed the country's southeastern region, has been contained, the national forest service said on Friday.

Deadly wildfires raging in South Korea left residents distraught as they assessed the damage to their homes, many having lost everything. South Korean authorities called the blazes the country’s worst natural fire disaster with at least 26 people killed and historic temples incinerated.

STORY: Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size on Thursday from a day earlier, with authorities now calling the blazes the worst natural fire disaster in the nation's history.:: Korea Forest ServiceOver two dozen people have been killed since multiple blazes broke out in South Korea’s southeastern region on Saturday.

Authorities believe the wildfires started by accident from human activity, but the main drivers of the devastation are dry land, and strong gusts sweeping over inland regions. The high concentration of pine forest in North Gyeongsang province,

Wildfires were ravaging the southern region of South Korea Wednesday, leaving dozens of people dead, including a helicopter pilot who was aiding in the firefight. The fires have burned more than 200 structures,

The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.