[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jun-hyung] The wildfire that broke out around 5:08 PM on the 19th in Chowon-ri, Gonggeun-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon Province was extinguished in about 1 hour and 50 minutes.



The forestry authorities, together with the fire department, deployed 6 helicopters, 16 pieces of equipment including pump trucks, and 149 personnel to control the main fire by 7 PM and are monitoring for any flare-ups. Additionally, the forestry authorities, along with the fire department, are investigating the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.


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