Jeju Fire Station Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Burning as Main Cause of Spring Fires

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters (Jeju) Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Fire Station announced on the 18th that it will intensify crackdowns and strengthen special responses to prevent the increasing spring fires and illegal burning activities.

Looking at the wildfire fire occurrence status in the jurisdiction of Jeju Fire Station over the past three years (2018-2020), the number of fires from March to May, entering the spring season, accounted for 81.8% of the total.

This appears to be due to increased burning activities such as clearing farmland and agricultural by-products in spring, combined with low precipitation and increased dry days, raising the possibility of fire outbreaks.

With the widespread spring weather, burning activities are increasing throughout urban areas, and there is a need for special caution as this may lead not only to the imposition of 'fines' but also to civil and criminal compensation claims or criminal penalties depending on the degree of negligence.

Last year, Jeju Fire Station conducted 169 guidance and crackdown operations and issued 86 fines and notifications to towns and townships as part of its guidance and enforcement efforts.

This year as well, it is making every effort to prevent fires during the high-risk period of spring fire occurrence.

In particular, when dry weather warnings are issued in spring, preventive activities such as guidance and crackdowns on burning activities through surveillance are being strengthened.

Strong measures such as fines are also taken when illegal burning activities are detected.

A representative of Jeju Fire Station said, “Reports of careless burning fires in spring have been increasing recently,” and added, “We will improve improper burning activities through strict law enforcement against illegal burning.”

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