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In addition to Yang-gu, Gangwon-do, last weekend, wildfires broke out in various parts of the country.
There were also wildfires in Gunwi and Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, and forestry authorities worked to extinguish the fire overnight.
This news is from reporter Kang Min-woo.
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A fire breaks out near the top of the mountain, and smoke swirls and rises with the strong wind.
Yesterday (10th) around 1:10 pm, a forest fire broke out at 526 meters above sea level at Oknyeobong Peak, Samguk Yusa-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
A strong wind of 10 meters per second or more blew at the site and spread to the nearby 7th ridge.
The forestry authorities issued a 'second stage of the forest fire' and dispatched 36 helicopters and 200 special firefighters, but the fire could not be extinguished during the day due to strong winds and rugged terrain.
During the night, fire lines were built and efforts were made to prevent the spread.
To date, it is estimated that more than 51 hectares of forest have been lost in these wildfires.
Since the fire site and private houses are far away, there have been no casualties or property damage.
As the day dawns, the forestry authorities re-introduce helicopters and proceed with the full-scale firefighting work.
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A wildfire broke out in a mountain near Daejin Port, Yeonghae-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, around 0:50 this morning.
The forestry authorities put in about 280 manpower, including a specialized firefighting team, to extinguish the fire all night long, and they succeeded in extinguishing the fire in two and a half hours.
According to the Korea Forest Service, 37 wildfires occurred across the country, including Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and Gyeongbuk regions, last weekend as the dry weather continued and strong winds were blowing.