2023-04-16 10:36:43
As the worst forest fire passed on the 11th, accommodations near Gyeongpo, Gangneung, were left with only skeletons or turned to ashes. Reporter Jeon Young-raeAs the damage from the large-scale forest fire that occurred in Nangok-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do on the 11th increased like a snowball, the suffering of the victims is also increasing.
According to Gangneung City on the 16th, as of 5:00 p.m. on the same day, it was tentatively counted that 266 buildings, including houses and accommodations, had suffered property damage. The damage increased by regarding 40 dong from the previous day. Among them, 201 radio waves, 41 half-wave dongs, and 24 sofas were investigated. A total of 20 people were injured, including one resident killed and 19 injured. Damage to small business owners is known to be 92, including 79 accommodations (beds and lodgings), 11 restaurants, and 2 wholesale and retail businesses.
As for public facilities, 7 places including showers, photo zones, and restrooms at Gyeongpo Beach were damaged, and 179 ha of precious forests were reduced to ashes. In addition, 67 waterworks and 268m water supply pipes were also found to have suffered damage.
A temporary shelter for the victims of the disaster prepared at the Gangneung Arena. Reporter Jeon Young-rae297 people from 143 households who lost their livelihoods due to the worst wildfire are living in Gangneung Area, a temporary shelter. It is understood that 54 people from 15 households are staying at the Green City Experience Center, 23 people from 9 generations at an acquaintance’s house, and 2 people from 1 household are staying at a pension.
As the damage to farmhouses increases during the farming season, the hearts of farmers are also burning. 150 farmhouses, including 35 farmhouses, 26 vinyl houses, and 14 barns, were damaged. 497 agricultural machines were burned, and 9 hectares of crops were destroyed. In addition, 288 chickens and 300 bees were also affected, and the scale is increasing.
Previously, the forest fire that occurred in Nangok-dong, Gangneung City at 8:22 am on the 11th was extinguished at 4:30 pm, 8 hours later. However, this forest fire in particular caused great damage to buildings such as houses, pensions, and shopping malls as it spread to an ‘urban forest fire’ that was different from the existing forest fires.
On the followingnoon of the 16th, Prime Minister Han Deok-soo visited the Gangneung City Hall to receive a report on the current state of damage and restoration plans prior to visiting the forest fire damage site in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. yunhap news
On that day, Prime Minister Han Deok-soo visited Gangneung and received a report on forest fire damage from Gangwon-do Governor Kim Jin-tae and Gangneung Mayor Kim Hong-gyu at the conference room of Gangneung City Hall, and discussed countermeasures for forest fires with related organizations such as the Ministry of Public Administration and Security and the Forest Service.
Prime Minister Han said, “Thank you to the forest fire fighting team, firefighters, civil servants, military and police personnel, and volunteers who did their best in the strong wind and smoke.” I urge the relevant ministries and local governments to do their best to make it come back.”
At the same time, he instructed, “We need to inform in detail regarding the support that victims can receive,” and “please make sure that support can be provided quickly through organic cooperation between institutions.”
Then, an on-site meeting was held at Gangneung Ice Arena, where Lee Jae-min is temporarily residing. Representatives of victims, small business owners, and volunteers attended the meeting. At this meeting, Prime Minister Han said, “I convey my condolences to the residents who have lost their livelihood and livelihood,” and said, “The government and local governments will work together to quickly return to normal daily life,” the Prime Minister’s Office said. .
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