Wildfires have been ravaging South Korea, where dozens of people have died and thousands have been evacuated.<br />The "unprecedented" crisis remains critical, according to acting president Han Duck-soo, who said the fires are "rewriting the record books for the worst wildfires in our nation's history".<br />Several heritage cultural sites, including the Unramsa temple, have been affected by the fire.<br />Videos posted on social media show fires burning around the historic temple.<br />The blazes raging in the city of Uiseong burned down the Gounsa Temple, built in 618 AD, which was one of the largest temples in the province.<br /><br />At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea's south-east region.<br />Most of the victims are in their 60s and 70s, authorities say, adding that some 26 people are injured - with 12 in critical condition. More than 23,000 people have been forced to flee their homes.
