Cheongsong County in North Gyeongsang Province convened an emergency executive meeting at 9:30 a.m. on the 23rd, as wildfires have been breaking out nationwide due to recent dry weather and strong winds. The county activated an all-out response system for wildfire preparedness involving all public officials.

Cheongsong County convened an emergency executive meeting for wildfire response and activated a full-scale response system. Photo by Cheongsong County

Cheongsong County convened an emergency executive meeting for wildfire response and activated a full-scale response system. Photo by Cheongsong County

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During the meeting, officials discussed measures such as strengthening cooperation with related agencies, enhancing the emergency duty system for public officials, increasing patrols in vulnerable areas, and intensifying crackdowns on illegal burning activities. The evacuation system for residents in the event of a wildfire was also reviewed.


Currently, Cheongsong County has mobilized all public officials over the weekend to strengthen wildfire monitoring and prevention activities. The county plans to respond swiftly to any emergencies in close cooperation with fire and forestry authorities.


County Governor Yoon Kyunghee stated, "We are focusing all administrative efforts on wildfire prevention and will establish thorough countermeasures with the safety of residents as our top priority."





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