Wildfire Breaks Out on Surisan Mountain in Gunpo... Residents and Hikers Advised to Evacuate

At around 4:00 p.m. on November 15, a fire broke out near Seulgibong Peak on Surisan Mountain in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, prompting fire authorities to begin extinguishing efforts. The city sent evacuation guidance messages to nearby residents and hikers.

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Upon receiving the fire report, the fire authorities deployed about 20 pieces of equipment, including pump trucks, and around 60 firefighters to carry out firefighting operations.

No casualties have been reported so far.

At approximately 4:25 p.m., Gunpo City issued a disaster alert message, advising nearby residents and hikers to evacuate.

The fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire once it is fully extinguished.

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