Song Gwangmin, Vice Governor of Yeonggwang County, Inspects Spring Wildfire Response Readiness

Song Kwangmin, Deputy Governor of Yeonggwang County, conducted an inspection of the spring wildfire response readiness on the 30th. Photo by Yeonggwang County

Song Gwangmin, Deputy Governor of Yeonggwang County, visited ten towns and townships on the 30th to inspect the readiness for wildfire response, as the risk of wildfires has increased due to dry weather and the resumption of farming activities.

This visit was conducted to check each town and township's wildfire prevention measures, management of firefighting equipment, and overall preparedness and response posture during the spring wildfire prevention period (until May 15).

Deputy Governor Song emphasized, "Recently, the risk of wildfires has become extremely high due to dry weather and strong winds. With the upcoming Cheongmyeong and Hansik holidays, the number of visitors to gravesites will increase, which could lead to a surge in wildfire occurrences. Therefore, we must make every effort to strengthen wildfire monitoring and enforcement activities."

Meanwhile, the Korea Forest Service raised the wildfire crisis alert level to "Severe" for Jeollanam-do at 3:30 p.m. on March 22, and at 4:00 p.m. on March 25, issued the highest national wildfire disaster crisis alert level, "Severe," for all regions nationwide.

To prevent wildfires and ensure an immediate response, the county plans to actively utilize seven unmanned wildfire surveillance cameras (a total of 13 units), 52 wildfire report devices (GPS), 17 wildfire command and suppression vehicles, and one leased helicopter for wildfire suppression, among other resources.

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