Mapo-gu Operates Wildfire Prevention Headquarters During Spring Wildfire Prevention Period

Protecting the Green Forest... Starting with Wildfire Prevention and Establishing an Initial Response System to Strengthen Wildfire Control... 2021 Spring Wildfire Caution Period from February 1 to May 15, Full-Scale Wildfire Prevention System Launched

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) has designated the "Spring Wildfire Prevention Period" from February 1 to May 15, as the season with a high risk of wildfires approaches. The district has established a comprehensive wildfire prevention headquarters and has entered a full-scale wildfire prevention system.

Fortunately, the average temperature and precipitation this spring are expected to be similar to normal years, but March and April are forecasted to have many clear and dry days, increasing the risk of wildfires. Therefore, more proactive wildfire prevention activities than usual are necessary.

In particular, since Mapo-gu has forests adjacent to buildings and houses, there is a possibility of secondary damage caused by fire spread. Thus, wildfire prevention measures for hikers and residents near forest areas are urgently needed.

During the wildfire prevention period, an emergency duty system for public officials will be maintained according to the four-stage wildfire crisis alert issued by the Korea Forest Service: Interest, Caution, Warning, and Severe.

Additionally, cooperation with related local agencies such as fire stations, military units, and police stations will be established. A ground firefighting team (31 members) will be dispatched immediately to the scene for early suppression in case of wildfire occurrence, and auxiliary firefighting teams (25 members in the district office, 50 members in the neighborhood offices) will be mobilized for wildfire containment when necessary.

According to recent analysis of wildfire occurrences, most wildfires happen in spring, with careless acts by hikers and burning of surrounding areas being the main causes.

Therefore, the district plans to prohibit hikers from carrying flammable materials, install wildfire prevention promotional banners at major hiking trail entrances, and conduct wildfire prevention campaigns to block wildfire causes in advance.

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, "In dry weather, even a moment of carelessness or minor negligence can turn a small spark into a large fire," and added, "We ask for the active interest and participation of residents in wildfire prevention."

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