Gyeongnam Provincial Council Mobilizes to All Wildfire Sites in the Province Over the Weekend

Honoring the Victims and Encouraging
the Efforts of Public Officials and Wildfire Response Teams

Following the wildfire in Sancheong, Gyeongnam, simultaneous wildfires have also broken out in Hadong, Gimhae, and Yangsan, causing increasing damage. In response, the Gyeongnam Provincial Council, led by Chairperson Choi Hakbeom, has been visiting wildfire sites across the province for the third consecutive day.

Exterior view of Gyeongnam Provincial Council.

The wildfire in Sancheong has continued for three days, and with wildfires in various areas making containment difficult and resulting in casualties, the situation has become increasingly serious.

On the 23rd, Chairperson Choi Hakbeom, Vice Chairperson Yoo Gyehyeon, Vice Chairperson Park In, Steering Committee Chairperson Jeong Gyuhun, Economic and Environmental Committee Chairperson Heo Dongwon, Culture and Welfare Committee Chairperson Park Jueon, and People Power Party Floor Leader Choi Youngho, along with other provincial council members, continued their visits to the affected sites.

The provincial council delegation visiting Sancheong received briefings from officials on the progress and outlook of the firefighting efforts, as well as on the damage suffered by residents, and delivered relief supplies such as cup noodles, beverages, and bread. In particular, they urged authorities to prioritize safe firefighting efforts in light of the casualties.

As wildfires also broke out in Gimhae and Hadong, provincial council members visited those sites as well. Economic and Environmental Committee Chairperson Heo Dongwon and Vice Chairperson Kwon Hyeokjun visited Gimhae, while Culture and Welfare Committee Chairperson Park Jueon and Vice Chairperson Kim Guyeon visited Hadong.

Chairperson Choi Hakbeom stated, "Please do your utmost to contain the wildfires and ensure that support for affected residents is not neglected," adding, "I pray for the souls of those who tragically lost their lives, and above all, ask that the safety of the firefighting personnel be given the highest priority."

The provincial council plans to continue monitoring the wildfire situation closely and will do its utmost to protect and support those affected.

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