On the same day, Acting Chief of Staff Han stated to the Korea Forest Service, "Please cooperate with local governments, the National Fire Agency, and the Ministry of National Defense to do your best to put out the wildfires as quickly as possible."
Han said, "The wildfire is spreading rapidly due to strong winds, and there are houses nearby, so please make every effort to ensure emergency rescue and evacuation to prevent loss of life."
"Make full use of all available resources to put out the fires and ensure the safety of those involved. In preparation for nighttime firefighting, make thorough preparations for personnel and equipment while keeping in mind the safety of those involved in putting out the fires," he said.
Han specifically instructed Daegu's Buk-gu district and neighboring municipalities to "mobilize all administrative powers to provide preemptive support so that residents in areas at risk of damage can move quickly to safer locations."
He also urged the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to "work with the National Police Agency and local governments to quickly inform nearby residents of the disaster situation and do their best to manage safety, including controlling the scene."
The forest fire, which broke out at around 2:01 pm on this day on Hamjisan Mountain in Nowok-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu, is currently spreading due to strong winds. Forestry authorities said it will take four hours to break out.
Currently, a third-stage forest fire response has been announced, with 28 HYERI fire extinguishing vehicles, 57 fire suppression equipment, and 704 personnel being deployed to extinguish the fire.
The third stage of the forestry response is the highest level issued by the forestry authorities, and is when strong winds of more than 7 meters per second are blowing and the forecast
The warning is issued when the damage area reaches 100 hectares or more and it is expected to take more than 24 hours to extinguish the fire.
2025/04/28 20:37 KST
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