The evacuation of more than 200 people following the outbreak of forest fires in South Korea

South Korea authorities announced today the evacuation of more than two hundred people due to the forest fires that continue to invade the “Sanchong” area in the province of “Southern Jeongange” for the second consecutive day.
The Korean Broadcasting Corporation (KPS) stated that the authorities postponed about 210 people from the area from their homes, and a person was transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary treatment after inhaling the smoke caused by the fire.

Fire control

The fire began in a mountainous area in the “Sanchong” area, and the flames soon spread under dry climatic conditions and strong winds, which prompted the authorities to issue a third level warning to the region.
The Forestry Agency paid about 120 vehicles and deployed 1,360 individuals to control the fire, and about 40 helicopters were used for the firefighting agency, the army and the Coast Guard.
“KPS” indicated that about 70% of the fires have been extinguished until today, while the authorities intend to conduct an investigation into the fire to find out the reason for its outbreak.