Wildfire in Sunseong-myeon, Dangjin, Chungnam... Fire Department Issues Level 1 Response

Dangjin City Issues Safety Alert for Resident Evacuation

A wildfire broke out around 2:38 PM on the 25th in the Galsan-ri area of Sunsung-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungnam. The fire department issued Response Level 1 at 3:11 PM, dispatching all personnel from the local fire station to carry out firefighting operations. /Dangjin Fire Station

Provided by Dangjin Fire Station.

At around 2:38 p.m. on the 25th, a wildfire broke out in the Galsan-ri area of Sunseong-myeon, Dangjin-si, South Chungcheong Province, and is currently spreading due to strong winds.

The fire authorities issued Response Level 1 at 3:11 p.m., mobilizing all personnel from the local fire station to carry out firefighting operations.

At 3:40 p.m., Dangjin City sent a safety alert message advising, "Residents of Galsan-ri, Sunseong-myeon, please evacuate to safe places such as the village hall."

A strong wind advisory is currently in effect throughout South Chungcheong Province, with strong winds blowing in many areas.

An official from the Dangjin Fire Station stated, "We have deployed six helicopters and about 100 personnel to contain the spread of the wildfire as much as possible," adding, "There have been no casualties so far."

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