Jangseong-gun Operates 'Special Wildfire Prevention Headquarters' Until May 15

Published 05 Feb.2024 17:43(KST)

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do is making multifaceted efforts to prevent forest fires during the spring season.

The county announced on the 5th that it will operate a special task force for forest fire prevention from the 1st of this month, the start of the forest fire caution period, until May 15.

Jangseong-gun conducted safety training for about 120 workers in the forestry sector on the 1st. <br>[Photo by Jangseong-gun]

Jangseong-gun conducted safety training for about 120 workers in the forestry sector on the 1st.
[Photo by Jangseong-gun]

On the 1st, safety education was conducted at the county office Academy Hall for about 120 forestry workers, including the specialized forest fire prevention and suppression team.

This safety training was led by a professional instructor from the Korea Forest Industry Safety and Health Association, covering essential topics such as ▲on-site response methods in case of forest fires ▲forest fire suppression safety rules ▲and the use of firefighting equipment.

The county is conducting emergency duty at the special task force for forest fire prevention and the town and township situation rooms in preparation for forest fire occurrences.

Additionally, a firefighting helicopter is stationed in the Hwangryonggang area to enable rapid deployment for initial fire suppression.

During the forest fire caution period, hiking is restricted in four zones covering over 3,000 hectares (㏊) within the region.

From March to May, when picnickers and hikers gather in large numbers, illegal burning activities will be monitored and controlled. Since illegal burning tends to increase around sunset or before and after rain forecasts, a focused crackdown team will operate, and fines will be imposed upon violation detection.

County Governor Kim Han-jong said, “Forest fires occurring in spring have the risk of growing into large-scale fires, so caution is required,” adding, “We will strive for thorough forest fire prevention and safe suppression operations without accidents.”