Namhae Wildfire Extinguished... Korea Forest Service Issues National Crisis Alert 'Interest'

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] At around 3:14 PM on the 24th, a fire broke out in a mountain near Songjeong-ri, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam.

According to the Korea Forest Service, two wildfire suppression helicopters, 11 wildfire suppression vehicles, and 51 wildfire suppression personnel were deployed to the scene, and the main fire was extinguished at around 3:59 PM that day.

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

A Korea Forest Service official said, "Although there has been recent rainfall and snowfall, due to regional differences, some areas continue to experience dry weather, so even a small spark can spread into a large wildfire," adding, "Please refrain from handling fire near forested areas."

The Korea Forest Service issued a wildfire disaster national crisis alert at the 'Interest' level on the 23rd, as dry weather and strong wind warnings were issued mainly for the East Coast region of Gangwon-do, anticipating an increased risk of wildfire occurrence.

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