[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] A wildfire broke out in a mountain area in Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk.

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At around 4:52 PM on the 8th, a wildfire occurred in the mountain area of Janggi-ri, Daegaya-eup, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk. Fire authorities and Goryeong-gun have urgently deployed one leased firefighting helicopter, 71 firefighting personnel, and 9 pieces of equipment to extinguish the fire.


A Gyeongbuk provincial official stated, "Since it is sunset, we are making every effort to extinguish the fire before nightfall."



The authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage after extinguishing it.


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