Gwangjin-gu Operates Autumn Wildfire Prevention Task Force

Minimizing Damage through Integrated and Systematic Response According to Scale during Wildfire Occurrences

Achasan Wildfire Extinguishing Facility

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) has established the 2021 Fall Achasan Wildfire Prevention Headquarters (hereinafter ‘Headquarters’) and will operate it until December 15.

This wildfire prevention measure was prepared to protect Achasan, a valuable forest resource, from wildfires that have a high risk of occurrence due to the dry atmospheric conditions in autumn, and to prevent damage to hikers and residents.

The operating hours are ▲Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ▲Holidays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with 22 staff members working in shifts at the Park and Greenery Division office to prepare for emergencies. Outside operating hours, the situation is managed from the duty room.

The Headquarters monitors wildfire information by region through the Wildfire Situation Control System for systematic wildfire prevention, conducts intensive patrols in wildfire-prone areas, and carries out campaigns to prevent wildfires to enable immediate response in case of wildfire occurrence.

The district possesses six tower-type fire extinguishing facilities and 124 ground spray-type fire extinguishing facilities around Achasan to enable rapid response in case of wildfire, and operates three unmanned wildfire surveillance cameras year-round.

Currently, the forest area of Gwangjin-gu totals 287 hectares (2.87 km²), combining Achasan and Yongmasan. Over the past five years, only about 0.05 hectares (500 m²) of very small wildfires have occurred, and there have been no cases of medium or larger wildfires.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “We have implemented wildfire prevention measures to prepare for the increased possibility of wildfires due to dry autumn weather and the rise in outdoor activities and hikers. We will protect the forest and ensure the safety of hikers and residents through thorough prevention and rapid response.”

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