World · East Asia & Pacific · 3 hrs ago
Winter fires in South Korea’s Chungnam killed 27 over five years
Chungnam recorded 2,871 winter fires over five years, according to the provincial fire service in South Korea.
The fires killed 27 people and injured 110, and caused 90.1 billion won in property damage.
Single-family homes had the most fires, followed by vehicles and factories.
The fire service is carrying out prevention measures through February, including stronger safety checks for high-risk sites and closer cooperation with other agencies.
It will focus on different risks in different areas, such as homes, vehicles, agricultural buildings and boats.
The measures aim to reduce fires by targeting local hazards across the province.
South Chungcheong Province recorded 2,871 winter fires over the past five years, killing 27 people and injuring 110.
The fires caused property damage worth 90.1 billion won.
Detached houses were the most common location, with 524 fires, followed by vehicles with 274.
The provincial fire headquarters announced plans to strengthen fire prevention through next February, with measures tailored to local risks.
- Who
- South Chungcheong Province’s fire headquarters reported the figures and announced prevention measures.
- What
- Winter fires over five years killed 27 people and caused 90.1 billion won in property damage.
- When
- The figures were announced on November 2, 2026, and cover the past five years.
- Where
- South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- Why
- The fire headquarters said it would target prevention efforts to local fire patterns and facility risks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Winter fires in South Chungcheong killed 27 people and injured 110.
The provincial fire headquarters announced the five-year figures and its fire-prevention plans.
The headquarters plans to carry out prevention measures focused on high-risk sites, year-end safety networks, and cooperation with relevant organizations.
- Winter fires
- 2,871 over the past five years
- Deaths
- 27
- Injuries
- 110
- Property damage
- 90.1 billion won
- Most common location
- Detached houses: 524 fires
What people are saying
We will do our utmost to create a safe South Chungcheong where residents can live with peace of mind by putting into practice on the ground prevention measures that reflect local fire patterns and facility-specific risks.