Helicopters of the Surion model deployed for nocturnal wildfire combat in Daegu region
Mount Hamji in Daegu's Nogok-dong Catches Fire: Here's the Lowdown
The evening of April 28 saw Mount Hamji, situated in Nogok-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu, going up in flames. Here's what we know so far.
Firefighters on the Frontlines
A helicopter was dispatched to the wildfire on Mount Hamji as desperate attempts were made to control the blaze.
A Wildfire of Unprecedented Scale
- The raging fire has ravaged 151 hectares (373 acres) of land by 8 p.m., yet efforts to contain it have seen only 19% success as of evening.
- An astounding 3,400 residents were evacuated from Joya-dong, Nogok-dong, and Seobeon-dong, while earlier advisories had perturbed over 1,200 people.
The Catastrophic Cause
The fire ignited at 2:01 p.m. within a restricted area off-limits to hikers due to wildfire risks. The exact cause remains under investigation.
Winds of Change
Strong winds reaching up to 11 meters per second have hampered firefighting efforts considerably.
Stepping Up the Fight
- With 32 helicopters (including two KUH-1 Surion helicopters for nighttime operations) and four drones in the fight, each deployed to fiercely combat the inferno, hopes of bringing the wildfire under control are still alive.
- A colossal force of 760 officials stand united on-site with 108 vehicles (42 fire trucks) as they wage war against the encroaching flames.
At present, no casualties have been reported, but additional helicopter deployments are planned for dawn. Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.
- The government has dispatched 32 helicopters, including two KUH-1 Surion helicopters for nighttime operations, to fight the wildfire on Mount Hamji.
- The culture of caution and community unity is evident in Daegu, as over 3,400 residents were evacuated from affected areas due to the Mount Hamji wildfire.
- The general news, crime-and-justice, and politics sections have been dominated by the ongoing wildfire in Daegu's Nogok-dong, with updates provided throughout the day.
- Reports suggest that the wildfire on Mount Hamji erupted within a restricted area off-limits to hikers, and the exact cause still remains under investigation.
- On Tuesday afternoon, firefighters faced significant challenges due to strong winds reaching up to 11 meters per second, hindering their attempts to control the spread of the wildfire on Mount Hamji.
- Despite the difficulties, the united forces of 760 officials and 108 vehicles (42 fire trucks) continue to work tirelessly to contain the wildfire on Mount Hamji, with hopes of bringing it under control by the break of dawn.
