Fire Near Changwon International Shooting Range During National Team Selection... Two Firefighting Helicopters Deployed for Extinguishing

On the morning of the 8th, a fire broke out in a hill near Changwon International Shooting Range in Gyeongnam, sending smoke billowing into the sky. Photo by Se-ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] A fire broke out on the morning of the 8th in a hillside near Changwon International Shooting Range in Gyeongnam.

At around 10:07 a.m., residents who noticed smoke rising into the sky reported it, and the 119 fire brigade dispatched to suppress the fire.

The fire, which started near the farmland behind the shooting range, was extinguished by the dispatched firefighters in about an hour.

On the morning of the 8th, a fire broke out in a hillside near Changwon International Shooting Range in Gyeongnam, and a firefighting helicopter was dispatched to spray extinguishing agent. / Photo by Ryeong Lee ryeong@

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, firefighters from Changwon City Sinwol and Uichang Fire Stations, four fire trucks, an ambulance, and two firefighting helicopters from Gimhae and Yangsan were dispatched to the scene that day.

The Hangzhou Asian Games shooting national team selection competition was being held at Changwon International Shooting Range, but it was confirmed that no athletes were injured.

A firefighter who responded said, “There were many witness reports, so initial suppression was possible,” and “Because there was no wind, the fire did not spread extensively.”

One athlete participating in the selection competition said, “I was startled and scared when I saw the smoke, but I’m relieved that there was no major damage,” and “I think we will be able to continue the competition in the afternoon.”

The fire authorities believe the fire started in the farmland near the shooting range and plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire.

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