"Wildfire Detected Instantly"... Dongjak-gu Monitors 24/7 with Thermal Imaging Cameras

Installation of Thermal Imaging Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) for Fire Monitoring on Guksabong Completed

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced on the 10th that it has installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) for wildfire monitoring on Noksabong in the Sangdo-dong area and established a 24-hour wildfire monitoring system.

On October 31, the district newly installed CCTV capable of measuring temperatures ranging from minus 20 degrees Celsius to plus 120 degrees Celsius from distances over 1,000 meters.

The installation site is above Yaksu Library, which offers a full view of Noksabong Mountain. Since Noksabong is adjacent to residential areas, there is a high risk of wildfire spread.

Unlike conventional security cameras, thermal imaging cameras automatically and simultaneously detect wildfire temperatures, ignition points, and smoke to enable early fire detection and minimize damage. They can detect heat radiation from objects even in poorly visible or dark areas where the line of sight is obstructed, making it easier to identify potential threats.

The transmitted footage is monitored in real time at the Dongjak-gu Office CCTV Integrated Control Center.

Additionally, the district has designated the period until December 15 as the "Comprehensive Wildfire Prevention Measures" period and operates a wildfire prevention task force. It possesses 226 pieces of equipment, including fire trucks, backpack pumps, and fire extinguishers, and operates wildfire monitoring posts at Seodalsan, Noksabong, and Kkachisan Neighborhood Parks.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, "As the risk of wildfires increases due to dry weather, we will thoroughly prepare with proactive preventive measures," adding, "We will do our best to protect the lives and property of residents from various disasters."

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