Forest Authorities, Mopping Up Residual Fires and Monitoring Rekindling

Photo by Korea Forest Service

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] A fire broke out on a mountain in Buknae-myeon, Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, and was extinguished in about 30 minutes.


According to the Korea Forest Service and fire authorities on the 10th, the fire started around 3:19 PM on a mountain in Buknae-myeon, Yeoju.


The authorities deployed 4 helicopters, 28 pieces of equipment including pump trucks, and 97 personnel, and extinguished the fire around 3:54 PM.


There were no casualties, and currently, mop-up operations and fire watch are underway.



The authorities plan to investigate the extent of the damage and the cause of the fire.


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