Suwon Gwanggyosan Mountain Fire... 13 Helicopters Deployed for Suppression
[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] On the 14th at around 2:06 PM, a wildfire broke out near Yaksuam, around the 70% ridge of Gwanggyosan Mountain in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi Province. So far, 5,000㎡ of forest land has been burned, and there have been no reported casualties. The Gyeonggi Province Wildfire Prevention Headquarters has deployed 13 firefighting helicopters and mobilized 228 personnel, including firefighting teams and public officials, to carry out suppression efforts.
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The fire authorities stated, "The fire started on the mid-slope of the mountain, making it difficult for personnel and equipment to access, so it is taking time to extinguish." They added, "The containment rate is currently about 70%." Suwon City Hall sent an emergency disaster message to nearby residents, urging them to stay safe.
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