Wildfire in a Hillside in Chungju, Chungbuk... Burns 3ha, Mopping Up Remaining Flames

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] At around 3:46 PM on the 3rd, a wildfire broke out on a mountain in Oncheon-ri, Suanbo-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungbuk, and the fire department is conducting firefighting operations.

The fire department deployed 9 helicopters and about 300 personnel to control the large flames and is currently extinguishing the remaining fire. The damage caused by the wildfire is estimated to be 3 hectares, and there were no casualties.

The fire department is investigating lumberjack A (in his 50s), who discarded a cigarette butt, on suspicion of arson, as the fire is believed to have been caused by a cigarette.

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