PHOTOS: After the flames, nation rallies to aid wildfire victims

Workers at the Korean Red Cross in Suwon Gyeonggi Province transfer 100 disaster relief tents to support the forest fire-affected area in Yeongdeok County North Gyeongsang Province Mar 27 2025 Yonhap — Korean Red Cross workers prepare disaster relief tents for delivery to wildfire-affected areas, March 27, 2025. Yonhap

SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - The devastating wildfires that tore through South Korea’s southeastern region have finally been extinguished, authorities confirmed.

Firefighters and military personnel worked around the clock to contain the flames, while civilian volunteers stepped in to provide critical support, offering medical care and meals to those impacted by the disaster.

As the nation rallies to aid affected communities, fundraising efforts are gaining momentum. Donations are pouring in to supply essential goods such as dust masks, food, and other daily necessities to displaced residents.

Volunteers wash dishes in Sancheong County South Gyeongsang Province Mar 25 2025 Yonhap — Volunteers to help wildfire victims wash dishes in Sancheong-gun, South Gyeongsang Province, March 25, 2025. Yonhap

District office staff and sponsoring organizations in Gwangju load relief supplies including water bread instant noodles and blankets into vehicles to send to forest fire-affected areas in Sancheong and Hadong in South Gyeongsang Province Mar 28 2025 Yonhap — District office staff and relief organization members in Gwangju load supplies into vehicles for delivery to wildfire-affected areas, March 28, 2025. Yonhap

A bus for psychological counseling for forest fire victims is parked in Ulju County Mar 27 2025 Yonhap — A bus carrying psychological counselors for wildfire victims is parked in Ulju-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, March 27, 2025. Yonhap

Displaced residents eat lunch at an evacuation center in Cheongsong County North Gyeongsang Province Mar 30 2025 Yonhap — A shelter for wildfire victims in Cheongsong-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, March 30, 2025/ Yonhap

Volunteers prepare rice and side dishes for displaced residents at a forest fire evacuation center in Yeongdeok County North Gyeongsang Province Mar 27 2025 Yonhap — Volunteers prepare meals for residents at a shelter in Yeongdeok-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, March 27, 2025. Yonhap

Han Jun-gu jungu141298@ajupress.com

PHOTOS: After the flames, nation rallies to aid wildfire victims

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