A wildfire that broke out on the afternoon of the 10th in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, had its main flames extinguished in three hours. Contrary to concerns that suppression would be difficult due to strong winds, snowfall helped the effort.

At about 3:14 p.m. on the 10th, a large wildfire breaks out on a hillside in Bibong-ri, Uiseong-eup, Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, prompting fire authorities to issue Response Level 2 and begin suppression efforts./Courtesy of North Gyeongsang Fire Safety Headquarters

According to Uiseong County and fire authorities on the 10th, the main flames of the Uiseong wildfire were extinguished at about 6 p.m. that day.

The wildfire started at about 3:14 p.m. that day on a low mountain in Uiseong County. With strong daytime winds, it spread quickly, and fire authorities issued level 2 wildfire response. Nearby residents were even ordered to evacuate.

The forestry authorities deployed helicopters, firefighting equipment, and personnel and completed suppression of the main flames. They plan to clean up remaining embers at night.

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