Prime Minister Kim: "Hapcheon Wildfire, All Available Resources Mobilized for Containment... Ensuring Complete Evacuation of Residents"

<산림청> Issues 'Critical' National Crisis Alert and Conducts Firefighting Efforts

On the 28th at around 2:08 PM, a fire that started on a hill in Yulgok-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongnam, spread northeastward riding the southwest wind, crossing the provincial border and expanding to Sinchon-ri, Ssangnim-myeon, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk. 2022.2.28 [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Son Seon-hee] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum gave an urgent directive on the 28th regarding the wildfire that occurred in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongnam, stating, "Since the wildfire is rapidly spreading due to strong winds, ensure thorough evacuation of residents to prevent any casualties," and "Mobilize all available resources before sunset to fully concentrate on extinguishing the fire."

On the same day, the Office for Government Policy Coordination reported that Prime Minister Kim instructed related ministries, including the Korea Forest Service, the National Fire Agency, local governments, and the police, accordingly concerning the wildfire in Hapcheon.

Prime Minister Kim urged, "The head of the Korea Forest Service and the commissioner of the National Fire Agency should cooperate with local governments, police, and other related organizations, mobilize firefighting personnel and equipment to the fullest extent, and do their best for the prompt extinguishment of the wildfire," adding, "Prepare thoroughly with firefighting personnel and equipment in case the fire continues into the night, and ensure the safety of the firefighting personnel."

Earlier that day, around 2 p.m., a fire broke out on a mountain in Yulgok-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongnam, spreading to nearby Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk. In response, the Korea Forest Service issued a national crisis alert at the 'Severe' level and is currently working to extinguish the fire.

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