Yangsan-si Implements Special Measures for Forest Fire Prevention During Lunar New Year Holiday

Yangsan City Implements Special Wildfire Prevention Measures During Lunar New Year Holiday
Strengthened Monitoring and Crackdown on Unauthorized Burning Near Forests

Yangsan City in Gyeongnam has designated the period from the 25th to the 30th during the Lunar New Year holiday as a "Special Wildfire Prevention Period" and will strengthen wildfire monitoring and prevention activities.

Monitoring of wildfire unmanned surveillance cameras in Yangsan City. Provided by Yangsan City.

This measure is in response to the expected increase in wildfires due to the rise in visitors for ancestral rites and hikers during the holiday period.

To prevent wildfires, the city is operating 23 unmanned wildfire surveillance cameras monitoring day and night, and has deployed approximately 149 wildfire prevention personnel to vulnerable areas such as cemeteries and major hiking trails to enhance monitoring and enforcement. Additionally, wildfire suppression helicopters are on standby, and an emergency communication system has been organized to ensure immediate dispatch for wildfire suppression upon occurrence.

Furthermore, wildfire suppression vehicles and equipment are being inspected for immediate use, and education and training are being conducted for wildfire monitors and suppression teams. The city also plans to strengthen cooperation with related agencies such as fire stations, police stations, national forest management offices, and military units to ensure thorough wildfire response.

Moreover, since most wildfire causes stem from unauthorized burning, the city plans to intensively crack down on burning activities near forest areas and will take strong measures such as imposing fines upon detection.

Kim Cheol-hwan, Director of the Forestry Division, stated, "We will do our best to make Yangsan City free from human and property damage caused by wildfires," and urged, "When entering the mountains for ancestral rites, do not bring any fire-related items, and refrain from burning trash or any other materials in areas adjacent to forests."