Ulsan Ulju Wildfire Resurgence... Evacuation Order Extended to 10 More Villages

by Shim Seongah

Published 25 Mar.2025 21:19(KST)

Updated 28 Mar.2025 14:09(KST)

The wildfire in Unhwa-ri, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, which has not been contained for four days, has spread again, prompting additional evacuation orders for 10 villages.

Nighttime firefighting efforts continue at the mountain fire site in Unhwa-ri, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, which occurred on the night of the 22nd. Yonhap News

On the 25th at 8:20 PM, Ulju-gun sent a disaster safety message urging residents of nearby villages to evacuate quickly due to the wildfire spreading in Onyang-eup.

The villages newly ordered to evacuate are Shingi, Oegwang, Naegwang, Junggwang, Oegosan, Junggosan, Naegosan, Yangdal, Gwiji, and Sangdae, totaling 10 locations.

An official from Ulsan explained that after sunset, the wind direction changed and wind speeds intensified, causing the fire front to spread again.

Forestry authorities are focusing on preventing damage to residential areas by deploying firefighting equipment and personnel.

The wildfire started on the 22nd in the hills of Unhwa-ri, Onyang-eup. Even on the fourth day since the fire began, dry air and strong winds have prevented the main fire from being fully controlled.

At one point that day, the containment rate rose to 98%, raising expectations that the main fire would be extinguished before sunset. However, some equipment and personnel were diverted to a wildfire occurring nearby in Eonyang-eup, resulting in little progress in containment.