Gochang County Implements 'Wildfire Prevention Measures' During Chuseok Holiday

Patrols in Areas Adjacent to Forests
and Promotional Activities at Village Senior Centers

Gochang County in North Jeolla Province announced on October 2 that it has established and activated wildfire prevention measures to proactively respond to wildfire risks during the Chuseok holiday period.

A view of Gochang County Office. Provided by Gochang County

The risk of wildfires increases before and after Chuseok due to activities such as burning incense or smoking cigarettes while trimming graves or visiting ancestral sites, as well as burning trash near graveyards.

The county will establish an emergency contact system from October 3 to 9, when many people visit graves or go hiking, and will conduct pre-inspections of wildfire suppression equipment and readiness to ensure immediate response in the event of a wildfire.

Additionally, to prevent wildfires, patrols will be conducted in areas with many grave visitors and regions adjacent to forests, and promotional activities will be carried out at village senior centers and similar locations. When a wildfire report is received, the county plans to closely cooperate with related agencies such as the fire department and promptly request firefighting helicopters to focus all efforts on early suppression.

A county official stated, "Even a small spark can threaten our precious forests and the lives of our neighbors," and added, "During the Chuseok holiday, please refrain from carrying flammable materials while trimming graves or hiking, and exercise extra caution to prevent wildfires caused by minor carelessness."

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