Yeongyang County Designates Five-Day 'County Residents' Mourning Period' Starting March 28

Mourning the Wildfire Victims
"Joint Memorial Altar for the Victims" to Be Operated

To mourn the six victims of the wildfire that occurred in Yeongyang County, North Gyeongsang Province on the 25th, a "County Mourning Period" will be observed for five days from March 28, and a "Joint Memorial Altar for the Victims" will be set up at the lawn plaza in front of Yeongyang County Office.

Yeongyang County Designates 'Period of Mourning for Residents'. Photo by Yeongyang County

The wildfire broke out near Dapgok Tunnel in Seokbo-myeon around 6 p.m. on the 25th. Although the county mobilized all staff to assist with emergency evacuation, the fire tragically claimed the precious lives of six residents who were unable to escape in time.

In response, the county will operate the "Joint Memorial Altar for the Victims" from March 28 to April 1 for five days, honoring the lives lost in this sudden disaster and welcoming mourners.

The altar will be open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the 28th, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the 29th to April 1.

County Governor Oh Dochang stated, "I express my deepest condolences to the victims of this wildfire. I cannot hide my sorrow over the damage caused by this sudden wildfire," adding, "We will do our utmost to contain the wildfire and prevent further damage. We will also make every effort to ensure that such damage never occurs again through thorough prevention measures."

This wildfire resulted in six deaths (1 male, 5 females), one injury (male), damage to 4,458 hectares of forest, 106 houses, and left 1,765 people displaced. Yeongyang County issued a full staff mobilization order, raising the containment rate from 18% on the 27th to 90%, and is deploying all available personnel and equipment with the goal of complete suppression by the 28th.

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