S. Korea: Man suspected of starting wildfires arrested
South Korean police announced that a man suspected of starting the worst wildfires in the country's history, which blazed in the southeast region of the country, Yonhap reported.The 56-year-old man was accused of starting the fire during the performance of an ancestral rite at a family grave on a hill in the county of Uiseong in North Gyeongsang province. The fire then spread through the nearby regions of Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Yeongdeok by...
South Korean wildfires death toll grows to 30
The death toll in South Korea's wildfires rose to 30 and injuries grew to 45. Firefighting officials and regional authorities say that they have been brought back under control, though it will take several days for the remaining embers to be completely extinguished, Yonhap reported.The fire has damaged 2,996 houses and more than 1,000 agricultural facilities, according to official estimates.Yesterday, it was reported that fires reignited in the southeastern region of the...
South Korea's wildfires reignite in southeast
South Korea's wildfires reignited in the southeastern part of the country as officials from the Gyeongbuk Fire Service Headquarters reported sighting smoke in the province of Andong, which is 190 km southeast of Seoul in the North Gyeongsang province, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Officials stated that the wildfires restarted in other parts of the province, including Euiseong, which is located south of Andong. Regional officials deployed nine helicopters and...
South Korea wildfire death toll rises to 26
The death toll in wildfires ravaging South Korea's southeastern provinces has risen to 26, with an additional 30 people injured and about 37,000 people displaced from their homes, Yonhap reported.
Acting South Korean President Han Duck-soo instructed Interior Minister Ko Ki-dong to "please personally take care of the victims' health and safety on the ground and activate an efficient support system so that the wildfire-extinguishing personnel and volunteer...
South Korea wildfire death toll rises to 15
The death toll in South Korea's wave of wildfires has risen to 15 as the dry winds quickly spread the fires in the southeastern region of the country, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing officials.
According to the report, some 5,000 service members as well as 146 helicopters are attempting to contain the blaze. Additionally, of the 15 victims, two were from Andong, three were from Cheongsong, four were from Yeongyang and six were from Yeongdeok.
The fires,...
S. Korea's Yoon expresses condolences for fire victims
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed his condolences for the firefighters and government officials killed while battling the wildfires burning in the southern regions of South Korea, Yonhap reported."I mourn the loss of the four firefighters and public officials who tragically lost their lives while battling the wildfires," Yoon wrote on Facebook. He also urged the government to mobilize all available resources in order to quickly put an end to the...
Heathrow Airport to face days of 'significant disruption'
Heathrow Airport said Friday that it has no clear timeline for restoring power after a fire at a nearby electrical substation, warning that disruptions could last for days. The UK's busiest airport remains closed, with passengers urged not to travel until further notice.In a statement, Heathrow admitted it has no "clarity on when power may be reliably restored" and expects "significant disruption over the coming days." Authorities stress that passengers should not...
British police says no foul play found in Heathrow fire
British police said Friday there was no indication of foul play in the fire that shut down Heathrow Airport, but they confirmed counterterrorism officers are leading the investigation due to the critical nature of the incident.The fire erupted at an electrical substation in Hayes, causing a mass power outage and halting all operations at the UK's busiest airport.According to the authorities, the involvement of counterterrorism police was standard for incidents of...
Hayes substation fire under control
The London Fire Brigade confirmed Friday morning that the major fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, which forced the closure of Heathrow Airport, is now under control.
Crews will remain on site throughout the day as investigators begin probing the cause of the blaze.
Firefighters had been battling the fire since late Thursday, with part of a transformer still alight by early Friday. The incident triggered a large-scale power outage, grounding flights and...
Major airlines cancel, divert flights amid Heathrow shutdown
Major airlines are scrambling to reschedule flights after a fire at an electrical substation in Hayes forced the closure of London Heathrow Airport on Friday.British Airways, United Airlines, Air India, Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic, and Qantas have all issued updates, warning passengers of cancellations, diversions, and ongoing disruptions.British Airways advised customers not to travel to the airport, calling the closure a "significant impact" on its operations....
