A fire broke out in a mountainous area of Yangbo-myeon, Hadong County, Gyeongnam.
According to Yonhap News on the 15th, the fire started at around 1:50 PM, prompting forest authorities to deploy six helicopters, 16 vehicles, and 52 personnel. The main fire was extinguished by 3:22 PM, after 1 hour and 32 minutes.
The exact cause of the fire and the area affected will be investigated.
A forest authority official stated, "The precise area affected and the cause of the wildfire are under investigation. Since even a small spark can lead to a large forest fire, we urge people to refrain from using fire in areas adjacent to forests."
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.