South Korea is struggling to contain wildfires ravaging the country’s southeast after more than two dozen blazes broke out over the weekend, killing four people and forcing thousands to evacuate.

Firefighters confronted the blazes in the country’s southeast over the weekend. Most had been extinguished by Monday, but dry and windy conditions persisted.

South Korea’s wildfire season typically peaks in spring, when dry conditions and high winds increase the risk of flames spreading rapidly. Officials have warned of continued dangers in the coming days