Gwangju Buk-gu, Full Effort in Spring Wildfire Prevention Activities

Published 07 Mar.2023 14:23(KST)

Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City is making every effort to prevent spring forest fires amid dry weather conditions and a series of wildfires occurring across the country.

Gwangju Buk-gu, Full Effort in Spring Wildfire Prevention Activities

According to Buk-gu on the 7th, the period until May 15 has been designated as the ‘Spring Forest Fire Caution Period,’ and a comprehensive spring forest fire prevention plan is being implemented to prevent forest fires and minimize damage.

First, to eliminate causes of forest fires in advance, illegal burning of rice paddies and field ridges adjacent to forests will be cracked down on, and areas where visitors are prohibited from carrying fire or flammable materials will be designated and managed.

Patrol teams will strengthen surveillance activities in forest fire-prone areas, and specialized firefighting personnel and emergency duty staff will be organized and deployed to maintain a constant monitoring system.

Additionally, a comprehensive forest fire prevention headquarters will be established and operated to maintain initial firefighting readiness by securing and inspecting firefighting equipment, and to perform tasks such as rapid situation reporting and firefighting command in case of forest fires.

Related agencies such as the police, fire stations, and military units will share responsibilities according to forest fire situations, and a rapid cooperation system will be established through the continuous operation of emergency contact networks and sharing of available resources.

Furthermore, public awareness will be raised through forest fire caution campaigns and educational banners, and the use of mobile reporting apps will be guided to encourage prompt and accurate forest fire reporting.

Moon In, the head of Buk-gu Office, said, “Since minor carelessness can lead to large forest fires, the participation and cooperation of residents are important,” adding, “We will preserve the safety of residents and local forest resources well through preventive activities.”