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| ▲ A firefighter pulls a fire hose to put out a fire in a house in Uiseong County, about 180 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on March 25, 2025. (Yonhap) |
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Fire response level raised to highest as wildfires spread
SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The National Fire Agency said Tuesday it has raised the fire response level to the highest to mobilize all available resources to contain wildfires spreading across the southeastern region.
The third level in the three-tier system is issued when massive damage from a disaster is anticipated, calling for the mobilization of all firefighting personnel and equipment nationwide.
It marks the first time this year that the agency has issued the highest level of alert.
Under the alert, firefighters will focus on protecting homes and temples, evacuating residents from fire-prone areas, ensuring the safety of individuals and implementing measures to protect firefighting personnel.
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