Miryang Wildfire Continues to Blaze on Second Day... Main Fire Suppression Targeted Before Sunset on the 1st

A wildfire occurred on May 31 in Bubuk-myeon, Miryang-si, Gyeongnam. [Image source=Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The wildfire that broke out in Bubuk-myeon, Miryang-si, Gyeongnam, has not been extinguished for two days.

The Korea Forest Service has deployed 57 helicopters and 1,796 personnel since 5:05 a.m. on the 1st, aiming to extinguish the main fire before sunset.

According to the Central Wildfire Control Headquarters of the Korea Forest Service, unlike the previous day when strong winds blew, the wind calmed down overnight, preventing the fire from spreading significantly. However, due to dry weather and continuous winds, as of 5 a.m. on the 1st, the forest damage area has exceeded 290 hectares.

On the afternoon of May 31, the fire spread to the mountains around the urban area, causing about 800 households to evacuate. Additionally, 391 inmates from Miryang Detention Center were transferred to Daegu Prison, and 228 patients from nearby nursing hospitals were moved to other hospitals or homes.

The forestry authorities explained that as of 3 p.m., the containment rate reached 60%, and the estimated wildfire damage area is 356 hectares.

The fire perimeter, which had stretched up to 10.6 km, has been reduced to 4.2 km, and there have been no casualties or damage to houses or facilities.

The fire department plans to investigate the exact cause once the firefighting operations are completed.

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