Namwon City Activates Emergency Duty System for Wildfires

Wildfire Surveillance Using Drones to Continue Until the 20th

Namwon City in North Jeolla Province announced on the 3rd that it has activated the 'Emergency Wildfire Duty System' with the participation of all staff members from the Forest and Greenery Division.

The city issued an emergency alert as astronomical damages have recently occurred due to simultaneous wildfires nationwide, including in Sancheong and Hadong in South Gyeongsang Province. With Cheongmyeong and Hansik, days considered auspicious for relocating graves, approaching, the city has heightened its alertness.

Namwon City activates the 'Forest Fire Emergency Duty System' involving all staff of the Forest Greenery Division. Photo by Namwon City

The city is strengthening patrols and public awareness in hiking trails and restricted entry zones, and has implemented entry bans in major forest areas and hiking trails.

Additionally, to prevent mishandling of fire sources after wildfire monitors leave, their working hours have been adjusted from 9 a.m.?6 p.m. to 10 a.m.?7 p.m., and wildfire monitoring personnel will be deployed after pre-checking target sites such as grave relocation areas.

By utilizing emergency reserve funds and signing an agreement with the Jirisan Drone Safety Rescue Team (led by Choi Bongho), the city plans to strengthen wildfire surveillance using drones in wildfire-prone areas of Unbong, Inwol, Ayeong, Sannae, and Sandong within the Jirisan region until the 20th, during the special wildfire prevention period.

This wildfire surveillance activity will not only focus on wildfire prevention awareness but also on cracking down on violations. The city plans to strictly punish any violations detected in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Mayor Choi Kyungsik stated, "Due to the dry climate and strong winds, the risk of wildfires in Namwon City is extremely high, with the potential to escalate into a major disaster. I urge all citizens to pay close attention and actively participate in prevention efforts to avoid significant damage caused by even a moment of carelessness."

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