Forest Fire in Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon... 9 Helicopters Deployed for Containment
At around 12:15 p.m. on November 10, a forest fire broke out in Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon Province, and forestry and fire authorities are conducting firefighting operations.
On the afternoon of the 10th, a forest fire broke out in Bangcheon-ri, Gandong-myeon, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon Province, and forestry and firefighting authorities are conducting extinguishing operations. Photo by Yonhap News Agency
View original imageThe forestry and fire authorities have deployed nine firefighting helicopters, 25 vehicles, and 81 personnel to contain the blaze.
Winds of 2 meters per second are currently blowing at the site of the fire, raising concerns about the fire spreading further.
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The forestry and fire authorities plan to determine the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage as soon as firefighting operations are completed.
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