Fires that broke out in two low mountains in Andong and Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang, where a dry weather advisory was in effect, have been extinguished.
According to fire authorities on the 22nd, a brush fire in Gaguri, Waryong-myeon, Andong, that started at about 3:14 p.m. was put out at about 4 p.m., roughly 40 minutes later. Fire authorities are focusing all efforts on extinguishing remaining embers. No casualties have been reported so far. After the wildfire broke out, fire authorities deployed 10 firefighting helicopters, 114 personnel, and 28 pieces of equipment including fire engines.
A fire that started at about 11:25 a.m. in a low mountain in Yuseong-ri, Jeungsan-myeon, Gimcheon, was also extinguished in about 50 minutes. Nine firefighting helicopters, 136 personnel, and 23 pieces of equipment were deployed to the area.
Fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the blaze after complete extinguishment and mop-up. A dry weather advisory is currently in effect for Pohang, Mungyeong, Sangju, Gimcheon, Gumi, and other areas, including Andong and Gimcheon where the fires occurred.