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South Korean Authorities Contain Large Blaze
(MENAFN) South Korean officials on Friday fully extinguished a wildfire that had charred approximately 360,000 square meters (89 acres) across the northeastern region of Gangwon, following an intense 17-hour burn.
Hundreds of responders, over two dozen helicopters, and numerous pieces of heavy machinery were mobilized throughout the night after the blaze ignited Thursday afternoon on a hillside in Inje, roughly 132 kilometers (82 miles) east of Seoul, according to a media outlet, which cited government authorities.
No casualties were recorded. Officials stated that 12 residents from nearby homes were relocated as a preventive measure.
A formal inquiry was in progress to identify the cause of the fire and to evaluate the complete scope of the destruction.
Hundreds of responders, over two dozen helicopters, and numerous pieces of heavy machinery were mobilized throughout the night after the blaze ignited Thursday afternoon on a hillside in Inje, roughly 132 kilometers (82 miles) east of Seoul, according to a media outlet, which cited government authorities.
No casualties were recorded. Officials stated that 12 residents from nearby homes were relocated as a preventive measure.
A formal inquiry was in progress to identify the cause of the fire and to evaluate the complete scope of the destruction.
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