Forest Fire Breaks Out in Hanam-ri, Inje, Gangwon; 14 Helicopters Deployed

At approximately 1:18 p.m. on April 26, a forest fire broke out on a mountain near Hanam-ri, Sangnam-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon Province.

A forest fire that broke out on a mountain in Hanam-ri, Sangnam-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon Province, at 1:18 p.m. on the 26th spread to the area near Naerincheon Rest Area. Yonhap News

According to the Korea Forest Service, authorities from the forest and fire departments declared Level 1 of the wildfire response and mobilized 14 helicopters, 34 fire suppression vehicles, and 191 personnel to fight the blaze.

Level 1 is the "preparation" stage, which notifies residents that evacuation orders may be issued in the future if a wildfire occurs in nearby cities or provinces.

The terrain at the site is rugged, and winds are blowing at a speed of 6 meters per second.

The authorities are working to extinguish the fire before sunset.