Stresses Absolute Prohibition on Burning Agricultural By-Products, Household Waste, and Rice Paddy and Field Ridges
Haman County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on the 25th that Vice Governor Seok Ukhee of Haman conducted wildfire prevention inspections from the 19th to the 24th, touring 10 towns and townships to call for special caution against thaw-season wildfires caused by dry weather and strong winds.
During these inspections, Vice Governor Seok visited community centers in each town and township, stressing that the burning of agricultural by-products, household waste, and rice paddy and field ridges must be strictly prohibited. He also visited farms using wood-fired boilers and focused on checking how embers were being handled and managed after using the boilers.
In addition, he explained that the Forest Disaster Prevention Act has been in effect since February 1 this year, strengthening penalties related to wildfires, and urged residents to stop all burning activities.
He then visited wildfire watch posts in each town and township, emphasizing the importance of early detection of wildfires, and requested that any situation be reported immediately and that initial response be carried out safely.
Vice Governor Seok Ukhee said, "Since March, which is just around the corner, is a period with a high risk of large wildfires, the best way to prevent wildfires is not to conduct any burning and to thoroughly manage embers," and added, "I hope all residents of the county will stay alert to wildfire prevention and put it into practice."
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