Yangsan Fire Station, Overnight Fire Suppression of Geumjeongsan Wildfire... Transmission Tower Hinders Extinguishing Efforts

A firefighting helicopter is conducting wildfire suppression operations on Geumjeongsan Mountain in Dong-myeon, Yangsan City. (Photo by Yangsan Fire Station)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] The Yangsan Fire Department in Gyeongnam announced on the 10th that a large forest fire broke out around 11:47 AM on the 9th at Geumjeongsan Mountain in Seoksan-ri, Dong-myeon, Yangsan City, and firefighting operations were carried out.

On that day, the Yangsan Fire Department issued Response Level 1 and activated the Emergency Rescue Control Team to conduct forest fire suppression activities. After sunset, they deployed fire trucks and personnel to protect nearby facilities such as apartments, carrying out overnight firefighting efforts. Additionally, the presence of many transmission towers with high-voltage lines made helicopter access difficult, slowing down the suppression efforts.

The fire department mobilized about 213 firefighters on site, approximately 185 personnel from related organizations, and 46 pieces of equipment including 5 firefighting helicopters to conduct overnight suppression operations. It is reported that about 1 hectare of forest land was lost in this wildfire.

Chief Kim Dong-kwon stated, "In particular, this wildfire was quickly contained from spreading further into nearby forest areas by using drones early on to rapidly assess the fire's expansion, preventing greater damage," and added, "The cause of the wildfire is currently under investigation."

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