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Helicopter crashes while fighting fire in South Korea

Pilot dies

Apr 6, 2025 12:23 72

Helicopter crashes while fighting fire in South Korea  - 1

A firefighting helicopter crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing the pilot, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, citing Reuters and BTA.

The helicopter was involved in fighting a fire in the southeastern city of Daegu, the agency said.

In recent days, the country has been hit by the worst forest fires in its history, which have killed at least 30 people and destroyed homes and other buildings, Reuters recalls.