The government of South Korea declared the state of “National catastrophe” due to the fire wave that razed the southeast of the countryleaving at least Four fatal victims and causing shocking natural phenomena, such as Fire whirlwindalso known as “Torbellinos del Diablo”.
He Home Office confirmed the entry into force of this measure in the provinces of Gyeongsang del Norte and South Gyeongsang from 18 local hours (6 in Argentina).
Among the most affected areas is the city of Ulsanwhere more than one million people and that is under direct threat of the flames. So far, they have been reported two civilians and two firefighters Deaths in the county Sancheongin addition to Six injured.
The worrying fires in South Korea
He Korea Forest Service identified 16 fires Assets in different parts of the country, which were fueled by intense winds. One of the most critical develops in Uiseongin the province of Gyeongsang del Nortewhere the flames have consumed around 300 hectares and his control has only reached one 4%according to information from the official news agency Yonhap.
The images captured in the region show how the very high temperatures gave rise to an impressive natural phenomenon: the fire tornadoesalso called “Torbellinos del Diablo”.
These swirls are characterized by having a flame core and a column of rotating air, reaching temperatures up to 1,090 ° C.. Its formation is due to extreme temperature differences with the surrounding air, which generates ascending heat currents. Some may overcome the kilometer highrecord winds of more than 200 km/h and remain active for more than 20 minutes.
A fierce fire in a London electric station paralyzed the airport
A Large magnitude fire in one Electric Station located in Hayesto the west of London, it caused the total suspension of operations in the Heathrow airportone of the busiest in the world. The closure will be maintained at least until Cinalize March 21.
The incident generated a Mass blackout that affects not only the airport, but also Thousands of households and shops in the area. “Heathrow is experiencing a significant energy cut”, The airport operator reported in an official statement.
Given the situation, passengers were asked to Avoid moving to the airport and that they communicate with their airlines to obtain updated information about their flights. With an annual traffic of More than 80 million passengersHeathrow’s stoppage represents one of the most serious interruptions in the recent history of aviation in the United Kingdom.
He London Fire Department confirmed that the fire originated in a Electric transformer within the substation. To deal with the emergency, they deployed 70 firefighters and 10 endowmentswho work intensely in adverse conditions. He Deputy Commissioner Pat Goulbourne described the incident as a “significant and very visible fire”And he said the teams are doing everything possible to quench him quickly.
Due to the severity of the fire and the Dense cloud of smokea 200 meter security cordwhich forced evacuate 150 people and rescue 29 trapped in nearby properties. Residents were asked to Maintain closed doors and windows Until the situation is under control.
Source: Ambito
