Overview

• The wildfire on Mount Hamji, initially contained after burning 260 hectares, reignited late Monday and has since grown rapidly due to strong winds.
• Over 3,400 residents in Daegu’s Buk District have been issued emergency evacuation alerts as the fire approaches densely populated areas.
• The National Fire Agency has deployed 190 personnel and 41 helicopters under a renewed nationwide firefighting mobilization order to combat the blaze.
• A joint investigation has identified an isolated grave site as the likely ignition point, with authorities examining whether arson or negligence caused the fire.
• Rain forecasted for Thursday is expected to aid suppression efforts, though officials anticipate at least a week of cleanup work to fully extinguish the fire.