Launching 'Thermal Imaging Drones'... Gyeonggi-do's Full Effort for 'Wildfire Prevention'

'15 Thermal Imaging Drones' Deployed to Cities and Counties, Focus on Nighttime Wildfire Response and Initial Suppression
20 Wildfire Suppression Helicopters and 945 Specialized Wildfire Prevention and Suppression Personnel Deployed Forward
Nov 1?Dec 15 'Autumn Wildfire Prevention Measures Period' in Operation... Strengthening Cooperation Among Related Agencies

Wildfire Suppression Training [Gyeonggi-do]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province will deploy drones equipped with 'thermal imaging cameras' that can detect sparks even in dark places for nighttime wildfire monitoring and illegal activity crackdown.

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 3rd that "15 'thermal imaging drones' will be introduced and operated from this fall season to respond to nighttime wildfires and initial firefighting."

The 'thermal imaging drones' will also be used for investigating smoldering fires and cracking down on illegal burning near forest areas.

The province will also distribute 20 wildfire firefighting helicopters across cities and counties to establish an initial firefighting posture, and deploy 945 specialized wildfire prevention and firefighting personnel forward to strengthen patrols in wildfire-prone areas and build a rapid wildfire response system.

The province has designated the period until the 15th of next month as the 'Autumn Wildfire Prevention Measures Period' and decided to fully cooperate with 31 cities and counties within the province for comprehensive wildfire prevention efforts.

During the measures period, a wildfire prevention task force will be activated to conduct emergency duty, and cooperation systems with fire departments, police, and the military will be strengthened.

In case of a wildfire, emergency text messages will be sent to guide nearby residents to evacuate quickly, and afterward, a specialized wildfire investigation team will operate to identify the cause of the wildfire and strictly take action against the responsible parties.

Since rapid response is crucial, it is important to immediately report the location and time of occurrence, size of the wildfire, and personal information of the reporter to administrative agencies (city/county offices, Korea Forest Service, etc.) or fire stations upon discovering a wildfire or risky behavior that may cause a wildfire.

When going to the mountains, do not carry flammable materials such as lighters, and do not burn or discard cigarette butts in or near forest areas.

Lee Su-mok, Director of the Forestry Division of Gyeonggi Province, said, "Most wildfires occur due to human factors such as burning of rice paddies or fields adjacent to forests and careless cigarette disposal," and urged "active participation and cooperation from residents to prevent wildfires."

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