At about 3:14 p.m. on the 22nd, a fire broke out halfway up a low mountain in Gaguri, Waryong-myeon, Andong, North Gyeongsang, and authorities began firefighting operations.
At the wildfire site, eight firefighting helicopters, about 50 personnel, and 21 pieces of equipment including fire engines have been deployed, according to reports.
Authorities said they are mobilizing helicopters and other resources to fight the blaze and are doing their best to bring the main fire under control early.
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