Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex that had been designated national treasures.

Wildfires were ravaging the southern region of South Korea Wednesday, leaving dozens of people dead, including a helicopter pilot who was aiding in the firefight. The fires have burned more than 200 structures,

Wildfires in South Korea have killed 28 people so far and destroyed large parts of Gounsa, a major Buddhist temple complex founded in 681 CE. Approximately 20 out of its 30 structures were completely burned down,