According to the Central Disaster Safety Countermeasure Headquarters of South Korea on the 30th, all the main wildfires in the Gyeongsang do area have been extinguished since the 21st. According to reports, the main wildfire in the Gyeongsangnam do area that started on the 21st was extinguished around 13:00 local time on the 30th, and the main wildfire in Gyeongsangbuk do that started on the 22nd was extinguished on the 28th. The wildfire caused 30 deaths and 45 injuries, with a total affected area of 48000 hectares, setting a new record in South Korean history. More than 3000 residential buildings were burned down, 30 national heritage sites and over 2000 agricultural facilities were damaged. At present, the South Korean government is carrying out rescue operations for the affected people, including providing temporary housing, medical assistance, reducing health insurance costs, waiving communication fees and other livelihood support, and issuing emergency living stability subsidies to the affected people through local governments. The Central Disaster Safety Countermeasure Headquarters stated on the same day that it will strengthen measures for preventing and responding to wildfires, including inspecting high-risk areas for wildfires, using advanced equipment such as drones to enhance wildfire monitoring, and refining resident evacuation plans. In addition, the Qingbei Police Department launched an investigation into the individuals involved in the mountain fire in Yicheng County, Qingbei on the same day, and will jointly investigate the fire scene with the National Institute of Scientific Investigation and Research, the Fire Department, and others. (New Society)
Edit:Lin Bodan Responsible editor:Li Yi
Source:CNS.cn
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