A wildfire that started in Uiseong, Gyeongbuk and spread to Gilan-myeon, Andong, has caused significant damage to cultural heritage sites and wooden structures, such as the Manhyujeong Pavilion in Andong, known for its appearance in the television drama 'Mr. Sunshine.'

To prevent further destruction, Andong City dispatched fire trucks and personnel to safeguard locations like Manhyujeong, Yongdamsa Temple, and Mukgye Seowon. Unfortunately, as the fire reached Cheongsong, all personnel and equipment were withdrawn on March 25 after 4 PM.

It is believed that the Manhyujeong Pavilion was engulfed by the fire as staff evacuated quickly when the flames approached rapidly. The nearby Yongdamsa Temple and Mukgye Seowon likely suffered some damage as well.

The sites are currently inaccessible due to the wildfire, and the exact extent of the destruction is yet to be determined.

An official from Andong mentioned, "Due to the urgency of the situation, we couldn't ascertain the full extent of the damage, and with the ongoing threat of smoke and flames, access to the area remains restricted."

To protect cultural artifacts from the fire, Gyeongbuk Province and Andong City relocated several items to the Andong World Confucian Culture Museum, including Buddhist statues and paintings from Yongdamsa Temple and Geumjeongam, as well as other cultural pieces.

While these artifacts are not officially designated as cultural heritage, the structures of Yongdamsa's Muryangjeon and Geumjeongam's Hwaeomgangdang could not be moved to safety.

Yongdamsa Temple in Geongok-ri, Gilan-myeon, Andong, is part of the 16th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.

Manhyujeong Pavilion, commissioned by scholar Bo Baekdang Kim Gyehaeng during the Joseon era, gained recognition after its appearance in 'Mr. Sunshine.'

Mukgye Seowon, situated near the Gilancheon Stream, was established in 1687 during King Sukjong's reign to commemorate Kim Gyehaeng and others. Designated as a cultural heritage site by Gyeongbuk Province on June 17, 1980.

As the wildfires that began in the Yeongnam region on March 21 have led to at least 13 confirmed deaths, the situation remains critical.