Andong City issues evacuation order to all residents as wildfires spread
Trees burn on a mountain in Andong, North Gyeonsang Province, March 25, as wildfires spread across the region. Yonhap
Residents of the southeastern city of Andong have been advised to evacuate to safe locations as wildfires continue to spread across the region, authorities said Tuesday.
Authorities in Andong, located about 190 kilometers southeast of Seoul, issued the evacuation order to all citizens as wildfires from the southeastern county of Uiseong spread into the area due to strong winds and dry weather conditions.
"Wildfires are rapidly spreading due to strong winds," Andong City said in a disaster alert sent to residents.
Andong is home to Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site designated in 2010 and one of Korea's most popular tourist attractions. (Yonhap)