The area has been among the hardest hit by the fires. The 1,300-year-old Gounsa temple, which is located in Uiseong city, was destroyed by the blaze. However, as we reported earlier, forecasters fear the amount of rain expected will not be enough to stop the fires spreading.

Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea's southern regions for days forced at least 37,800 to flee their homes.

Wildfires in South Korea's southern regions have left 24 people dead and destroyed more than 300 structures, including large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex.