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The East Coast wildfire, which caused the most damage in history, has been extinguished, but there are concerns about secondary damage.

To prevent further damage such as landslides or landslides, forestry authorities have launched an investigation into areas in need of urgent restoration.



Reporter Sohn Ki-joon conducted on-site coverage.



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A blackened ridge can be seen behind the burnt down house.



The high-temperature fire also burned the soil, losing its ability to absorb moisture.



[Seo Jun-pyo/Researcher of National Institute of Forest Science: When a forest fire is damaged, a water-repellent layer is formed that cannot absorb water, and when it rains, the rain water immediately accelerates surface runoff.]



As a result of the forestry investigation, emergency recovery from the Uljin forest fire so far There are more than 10 zones in need.



In case of heavy rain, there is a high risk of landslides, so it is urgent to install an axis, retaining wall, or periosteum.



where there was a fire.



A burnt-down private house is also noticeable.



As you can see, a number of agencies are coming out to check whether they are emergency recovery sites or not.



The ashes and molten retaining walls must also be replaced.



[Seo Jun-pyo / National Institute of Forest Science Research: It is necessary to expose things such as tire retaining walls that do not perform their functions, and add (cement) retaining walls or other such things through emergency restoration to prevent soil leakage...

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Forest authorities plan to complete emergency restoration by early June, before the rainy season begins.



The installation of barriers to prevent river water pollution has also begun.



If ashes and burnt branches are washed away due to heavy rain, it will damage the river ecosystem.



The 'harbour restoration', which involves planting young trees and cultivating the forest, is carried out after emergency restoration.



However, it will take at least 20 years for forests to recover to pre-fire, authorities expect.