Wildfire in a Mountainous Area of Gumi... Extinguished in About an Hour
[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] On the 3rd at 3:23 PM, a wildfire broke out on a hill in Hwangsang-dong, Gumi-si, Gyeongbuk, and was extinguished in about an hour.
Forest authorities deployed two firefighting helicopters and 46 firefighters, completing the extinguishing around 4:29 PM. The Korea Forest Service plans to clarify the cause of the fire and the damage area through investigation and inspection.
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An official from the Central Wildfire Prevention Headquarters said, "With the dry weather continuing, even a small spark can lead to a wildfire," and urged, "Please refrain from burning activities inside the forest."
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