At about 1:57 p.m. on the 23rd, a wildfire breaks out in Bangje-ri, Sindong-eup, Jeongseon County, Gangwon, sending up thick gray smoke./Courtesy of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Fire Headquarters

At about 1:57 p.m. on the 23rd, a wildfire broke out in Bangje-ri, Sindong-eup, Jeongseon County, Gangwon.

Forest and fire authorities are conducting suppression operations with four helicopters, 27 personnel and 14 pieces of equipment.

Winds of 5.4 meters per second are currently blowing at the wildfire site.

Authorities plan to investigate the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage once the flames are extinguished.

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