Gyeonggi-do Volunteer Fire Brigade Association to Hold 'Wildfire Prevention' Campaign on the 15th at Geomdansan, Hanam

Members of the Gyeonggi-do Volunteer Fire Brigade Association are taking a commemorative photo after conducting a wildfire prevention campaign at Geomdansan Mountain in Hanam City on the 15th.

The Gyeonggi-do Volunteer Fire Brigade Association gathered in one place to prevent wildfires.

The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced on the 16th that the Volunteer Fire Brigade Association held a 'Wildfire Prevention Campaign' on the 15th around Geomdansan Mountain in Hanam City.

Male and female volunteer firefighters belonging to the association started the day by chanting safety slogans, spreading wildfire prevention rules and action guidelines to hikers, and conducting surrounding area clean-up.

Jo Seon-ho, head of the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters, said, "The campaign was conducted at the association level to raise awareness about wildfires and widely inform the public of the risks. Since wildfires can occur anytime around us, we ask all residents to pay special attention and caution to wildfire prevention and to immediately report any wildfire sightings to 119."

Meanwhile, among the 164 wildfires that occurred in Gyeonggi-do last year, 141 cases, or 86%, were caused by negligence.

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