Jangheung-gun Temporarily 'Closes' Some Hiking Trails to Prevent Autumn Forest Fires

Designation of Closed Hiking Trails and Entry-Restricted Areas

To prevent forest fires in autumn, a comprehensive forest fire control center will be operated, and emergency duty for forest fire prevention will be conducted for employees of 10 towns and townships. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 14th that it will operate a comprehensive wildfire control center and conduct emergency wildfire prevention duty for employees of 10 eup and myeon until December 15 to prevent autumn wildfires.

The county designated and announced about 7,024 hectares of forest as a restricted entry zone, closed 23 hiking trail routes totaling 74.8 km, and decided to actively implement autumn wildfire prevention measures such as prohibiting the possession of flammable materials and restricting entry into the forest.

In addition, 41 members of the autumn wildfire specialized prevention and suppression team were selected to conduct intensive patrols and public announcement broadcasts in wildfire-prone areas. Eight personnel were assigned to handle agricultural and forestry residues using small shredders to prevent farm burning. Wildfire monitoring activities are also planned.

County Governor Jeong Jong-sun said, “A small spark caused by a momentary lapse or minor carelessness on the part of farmers can lead to a large fire,” and urged, “We ask for the active participation of residents in wildfire prevention, including the prohibition of illegal burning of agricultural residues and the prohibition of entry into restricted forest zones.”