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South Korea east coast hit by typhoon-class strong winds, wildfires
South Korea's east coast on Tuesday was hit by typhoon-class strong winds that caused wildfires and damages to houses in some areas, local media said.
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- Published Date: 09:36 | 11 April 2023
- Modified Date: 09:40 | 11 April 2023
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The strong wind with a speed reaching 30 meters per second blew across the east coast, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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Strong wind and dry weather caused huge fires in some areas of Gangneung city causing damages to some houses. However, no casualties were reported.
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Local authorities urged the residents to evacuate in case the fire spread further.
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