Overview

• The wildfire on Mount Hamji in Daegu, which began on April 28, was fully contained by 1 p.m. on April 29 after burning for 23 hours.
• The fire scorched 260 hectares of woodland, equivalent to 364 soccer fields, but no casualties were reported despite the evacuation of over 6,500 residents.
• A Level 3 emergency response was issued, deploying over 1,500 personnel, 53 helicopters, and hundreds of firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Authorities suspect the fire started in a restricted mountain area and are investigating its cause, with enhanced penalties for violations in such zones.
• Schools and highways have reopened, and recovery efforts are underway, including forest restoration and psychological support for affected residents.