At about 3:56 p.m. on the 28th, a fire broke out in a forested area in Seojong-myeon, Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, and was put out in 2 hours and 17 minutes.
Responding to a passerby's report that "a wildfire broke out," fire authorities and the Korea Forest Service deployed eight helicopters and 55 personnel and completely extinguished the blaze at 6:13 p.m.
There were no reported casualties from the fire.
Yangpyeong County sent a safety alert text message saying, "A wildfire has occurred in Munho-ri, Seojong-myeon. Entry to the mountain is prohibited. Nearby residents and hikers should beware of safety accidents."
Fire and forest authorities plan to investigate the exact cause and the area damaged.
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