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Pilot Killed After Helicopter Dousing South Korea's Worst Wildfires Crashes

At least 18 people have been killed, and an ancient Buddhist temple, houses, factories and vehicles were damaged in the wildfires.

A helicopter deployed to douse South Korea's worst wildfires has crashed, killing its pilot. The helicopter lost control and crashed in Uiseong at around 2 pm local time, local news agencies reported. At least 18 people have been killed, and an ancient Buddhist temple, houses, factories and vehicles were damaged in the wildfires.

 

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