emirates7 - A wildfire broke out on Mount Hamji in Daegu, South Korea, on Monday and began advancing toward nearby villages, prompting authorities to issue the second-highest firefighting alert.
Located about 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul, the fire led forest officials to initiate a Level 1 wildfire response, mobilizing 19 helicopters, 38 pieces of equipment, and 165 personnel.
As strong winds intensified the blaze, the response level was upgraded to Level 2 on the country’s three-tier emergency scale.
Although no casualties have been reported, residents in surrounding areas have been ordered to evacuate to local elementary schools.
Located about 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul, the fire led forest officials to initiate a Level 1 wildfire response, mobilizing 19 helicopters, 38 pieces of equipment, and 165 personnel.
As strong winds intensified the blaze, the response level was upgraded to Level 2 on the country’s three-tier emergency scale.
Although no casualties have been reported, residents in surrounding areas have been ordered to evacuate to local elementary schools.