A 'Large-scale Wildfire Exhibition' to be Held at Gwanggyosan, Suwon

[Asia Economy (Uijeongbu) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] A large-scale wildfire photo exhibition will be held at the entrance of Gwanggyosan Mountain in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do.

Gyeonggi-do announced on the 29th that from the 30th of this month to the 5th of next month, a 'Large-scale Wildfire Photo Exhibition' will be held at the entrance of the Gwanggyosan hiking trail in Suwon to raise awareness about wildfires as the number of hikers increases.

This exhibition was prepared to enhance safety awareness and prevent large-scale wildfires as the nationwide dry weather warning is in effect and strong winds are forecasted in some areas during the holiday period, increasing the risk of wildfires.

The exhibition will display 17 large-scale wildfire photos, including last year's East Coast wildfire that caused property damage worth 129.1 billion won and the 2005 Yangyang wildfire that completely burned down Naksansa Temple.

The province plans to strengthen management of hikers by concentrating wildfire monitoring personnel on major hiking trails and temples during the holiday period and enhance guidance broadcasts and patrols using helicopters.

Lee Sung-gyu, head of the provincial forestry division, said, "As seen in last year's East Coast wildfire and the recent Andong wildfire, wildfires can quickly take lives and property," and added, "Since the holiday period is a critical time, residents' interest and cooperation are necessary to prevent wildfires."

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