Helicopter aiding efforts to tackle wildfires in South Korea crashes

Burned-out houses are seen at a damaged village due to wildfires in Yeongyang, South Korea (Yun Kwan-shik/Yonhap via AP)

South Korean officials say a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain wildfires in the south-eastern town of Uiseong.

The Korea Forest Service said on Wednesday that rescue efforts were underway and it was presumed the aircraft was operated by one pilot with no crew members.