Fire on a mountain in Goheung extinguished after about 10 hours... 1 dead, 2 hectares of forest lost

At 11:16 PM on the 3rd, flames spreading on a mountain in Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do. Photo by a reader

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A fire broke out on a mountain in Goheung-gun, Jeonnam, and was extinguished after 10 hours.

According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on the 4th, the fire started around 11:16 PM the previous day on a mountain in Geumsan-myeon, Goheung-gun.

The fire authorities and the Korea Forest Service reportedly faced difficulties in extinguishing the fire due to the nighttime conditions, steep slopes, and strong winds.

Before dawn, firebreaks were established to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby houses and pensions, and as soon as daylight came, firefighting helicopters and other resources were deployed to combat the fire.

The flames were brought under control around 8:40 AM that day after about 10 hours, but a man in his 40s died, and 2 hectares of forestland were burned.

The deceased man was found in the driver's seat of a 1-ton truck near the mountain. Fire authorities estimate that the fire started in the truck and spread to the mountain.

Fire and police authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.

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