Resident of Daegu shares initial wildfire sighting details as investigations persist
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A local in Nogok-dong, Buk District, Daegu, known as Kwon, shares his experience from his field at midday on the 29th of April, following a wildfire that ignited in the region the previous afternoon, the 28th of April. [JOONGANG ILBO]
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A snippet on Mount Hamji in Daegu [JOONGANG ILBO]
The second day of the blaze at Mount Hamji in Buk District, Daegu, brought forth military helicopters dropping water to aid the ongoing firefighting operations. [NEWS1]
Translated from the JoongAng Ilbo using generative AI and edited by our website staff.
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Current Status of the Wildfire
By the 29th of April, 2025, the wildfire blazing at Mount Hamji in Daegu has seen remarkable progress in its containment. The wildfire has ravaged about 260 hectares (around 642 acres) of land. The containment rate has soared to 92%, with efforts directed toward snuffing out the residual embers.
A multitude of resources has been mobilized to quell the inferno:- Manpower and Equipment: Approximately 1,500 personnel and 50 choppers were enlisted for the battle, nearly tripling the initial force of 704 personnel and 29 helicopters when the blaze was in its early stages.- Evacuations: Between 2,000 to 5,000 residents were evacuated to ensure their safety.- Infrastructure Impact: Early on the 29th, traffic restrictions on a nearby highway interchange were lifted as the situation improved.
Cause of the Wildfire
The origins of the Mount Hamji wildfire are still a mystery, with the specifics yet to be publicly announced.
Summary of Key Developments
- Initial Outbreak: The fire sparked around 2 p.m. on the 27th of April, 2025, in Nogok-dong, Buk District, Daegu.
- Rapid Expansion: The flames quickly spread over two kilometers, engulfing Seobyeon-dong by early evening on the first day.
- Intensifying Response: The response level escalated to Level 3 by 6 p.m. on Day 1, indicative of the severity of the situation.
- Despite the helicopters dropping water on Mount Hamji, the wildfire continued to burn for 23 hours before it was finally extinguished.
- The local wildfire at Mount Hamji in Daegu has affected a significant area of 260 hectares, with only 8% of the fire still active.
- The wildfire that started in Nogok-dong threatened the historical site at Mount Hamji, sparking a large-scale evacuation of 2,000 to 5,000 residents.
- As efforts to contain the Mount Hamji wildfire intensify, the containment rate has reached 92%, with over 1,500 personnel and 50 helicopters enlisted for the battle.
