Intense efforts made to suppress Daegu wildfire, with near-total control in sight
Fires Rekindle on Mount Hamji
Mount Hamji in Daegu, South Korea, has been battling a recalcitrant wildfire that flared up again after initially being brought under control on April 29. [YONHAP]
Spearheading the firefighting efforts are helicopters from the Korea Forest Service and local fire authorities. These aerial warriors have assemble around the Geumho River, scooping water to douse the reignited flames now troubling Mt.Hamji on May 1. [YONHAP]
The wildfire, which started on Monday afternoon, has torched a mammoth 260 hectares of land. Although it was fought back within 23 hours, the fire resurfaced the next day and was finally quelled by Thursday morning. [1][4]
The combined might of about 40 helicopters and nearly 900 personnel were deployed in this arduous battle against the wildfire. [1]
As the fire continued to rage, the authorities took prompt action to prevent it from spreading to nearby residential areas. Firefighters worked tirelessly to keep the conflagration at bay, while the firefighting helicopters drenched the inferno with water from the nearby Geumho River. [5]
Once the fire was contained, the focus shifted towards mop-up operations and routine monitoring to ensure that no embers lingered, posing a potential danger.
This wildfire raised the alarm, prompting over 2,000 people to evacuate initially. An additional temporary evacuation of around 200 residents was also necessary on Wednesday due to the fire's resurgence. [1][4]
Sadly, the blaze caused substantial property damage, leading to an inquiry by the Daegu police to uncover the fire's roots and identify any culprits. They are scrutinizing CCTV footage from the Mount Hamji area to amass evidence. [2]
Regrettably, at this juncture, there is no specific information available regarding the impact on the notable Palgeo Fortress historical site. However, the fire's impact mainly focused on the general surrounding area and property.
References:
- Yonhap
- JoongAng Ilbo
- Arirang
- Chosun Ilbo
- Korea JoongAng Daily
- The environmental-science community is closely monitoring the wildfire on Mount Hamji in Daegu, South Korea, as fires continue to rage, potentially impacting the surrounding area and nearby property.
- The Korea Forest Service and local fire authorities, along with about 40 helicopters and nearly 900 personnel, are working together to extinguish the wildfire on Mount Hamji, particularly focusing on preventing its spread to residential areas.
- The Science of Environmental-Science might offer insights into understanding the weather patterns that may have contributed to the wildfire rekindling on Mount Hamji, aiding in future fire prevention efforts.
- Both the Korea Forest Service and local fire authorities are currently investigating the cause of the wildfire on Mount Hamji, analyzing CCTV footage from the area as part of their inquiry into potentially culpable parties.
