A fire broke out on Suraksan in Nowon-gu, Seoul, at about 2:27 a.m. on the 26th, and the main blaze was brought under control after six hours.
Fire authorities said they deployed eight helicopters, 56 pieces of equipment, and 848 personnel to fight the blaze and completed the initial knockdown at about 8:18 a.m.
The fire is believed to have started at Suamsa, a temple located on the mid-slope of Suraksan, and spread into the mountain. Fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause once the fire is fully extinguished.
The Seoul city government urged, "Access to Suraksan is prohibited due to the wildfire, and households nearby should close their windows to prevent smoke from entering homes."
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