A wildfire, believed to have been caused by negligence during trash burning, broke out in a mountainous area of Uljin, Gyeongbuk, and was extinguished in 1 hour and 35 minutes.
According to forest authorities, the fire ignited at 11:46 a.m. on a hillside in Bangyul-ri, Giseong-myeon, Uljin.
Responding to the report, forest officials deployed three firefighting helicopters, 27 vehicles, and 74 personnel, successfully extinguishing the main fire by 1:21 p.m.
Authorities suspect that the fire spread from a spark generated while burning trash in a nearby bamboo grove.
Once the area is secured, the forest investigation team plans to assess the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.
The Central Forest Disaster Situation Room urged, "Even a small spark can escalate into a large wildfire, so all illegal burning of trash and agricultural waste must be strictly prohibited."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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