On March 11, local time, according to Korean media reports, the South Korean Central Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters estimated that as of 6:00 a.m. that day, the forest fire on the east coast that started in Uljin County, North Gyeongsang Province reached 23,993 hectares. The most serious wildfire since the start of relevant statistics.
The mountain fire broke out in the area of Douchon Liye Mountain in the north of Uljin County, Gyeongsangbuk-do on the morning of the 4th. It has been burning for 8 consecutive days. No casualties have been caused. The fire affected 390 people in 252 households, including 254 victims in 171 households. housed in a temporary facility.
648 facilities were damaged, including 358 residences, 48 agricultural and livestock facilities, 167 factories and warehouses, and 75 religious facilities.
(produced by Wu Rui)
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]