At least 27 people have died in what have grown into the largest wildfires in South Korea's history. Most of those who have lost their lives were in their 60s and 70s - in other words, those who struggled to escape the fast-moving infernos.

One monk said his old temple was ‘reduced to heaps of ashes,’ as the fires continue to rage across the country

In recent weeks, South Korea has faced devastating wildfires that have claimed numerous lives and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The fires have sparked a national crisis, prompting urgent responses from government officials and emergency services.