Light rain offered some relief to South Korean authorities tackling the country's worst wildfires on record, with exhausted firefighters making another push on Friday to contain blazes stretching 70 km (44 miles).

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities announced Friday, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crew put out the blazes that have killed 28 people and razed vast swaths of land since last week.

Light rain offers 'a little help' for firefighters as they battle South Korea's wildfires, officials say:: Korea Forest Service:: Yeongyang, South Korea:: March 27, 2025At least 28 people have died and more than 111,