April 28 FPN Daily Safety Update
- south Korean authorities are actively managing several major disaster safety concerns, including strong winds, potential drought conditions, and recent wildfire outbreaks.
- Recent wildfires in Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam provinces prompted a significant response.
- Specifically, Gyeongbuk province reported 27 deaths, 4 serious injuries, and 36 minor injuries.
South Korea Addresses Wildfires, Safety Concerns Amidst Ongoing Incidents
National disaster Management Overview
south Korean authorities are actively managing several major disaster safety concerns, including strong winds, potential drought conditions, and recent wildfire outbreaks. Countermeasures are in place across the country to mitigate risks and respond to emergencies.
Wildfire Response and Impact
Recent wildfires in Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam provinces prompted a significant response. As of April 27th, provisional data indicates the following:
- Fatalities: 31
- Injuries: 9 serious injuries
- Minor Injuries: 43
Specifically, Gyeongbuk province reported 27 deaths, 4 serious injuries, and 36 minor injuries. Gyeongnam province reported 4 deaths, 5 serious injuries and 5 minor injuries.Ulsan reported 2 injuries.
Evacuations: Approximately 2,287 households, totaling 3,680 individuals, were evacuated.The majority of evacuations (2,285 households/3,677 people) occurred in Gyeongbuk.Gyeongnam saw 2 households evacuated, and Ulsan, 1 household.
Government officials from the Middle Script and public Management departments conducted on-site checks of the Gyeongbuk forest fire site on April 26th, focusing on five regions: Andong, Yeongdeok, Nutrition, cheongsong, and Uiseong. These visits aimed to assess the needs of displaced residents and evaluate damage recovery efforts. Local governments are providing relief to displaced individuals, supporting temporary residential facilities, and initiating emergency repairs to damaged infrastructure.
Gangwon Province wildfire Incident
A forest fire in Inje-gun, gangwon province, prompted a phased response. The alert level was initially raised to Stage 1 on April 26th at 2:30 PM,then escalated to Stage 2 at 4:45 PM before being lifted on april 27th at 9:00 AM.
The fire, which began on April 26th at 1:18 PM in Hangnam-myeon, Inje-gun, was fully extinguished by 9:00 AM on April 27th. There were no reported casualties. However, 235 households (383 people) were evacuated, including 108 households (253 people) from Inje and 127 households (130 people) from Yangyang.
The Middle Script and the Ministry of public Administration and Security issued emergency instructions and convened a situation judgment meeting on April 26th. Measures focused on preventing casualties through the evacuation of vulnerable populations and local residents, as well as ensuring a rapid response to contain the fire.
Other Incidents and Safety Measures
Authorities are also monitoring the occurrence of livestock infectious diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza, African swine fever, and lumpy skin disease, as of april 27th.
Additional Fire Incidents:
- A fire occurred on April 27th at 11:47 AM, resulting in damage to some buildings. No casualties were reported.
- Another fire broke out at an apartment in Jeongneung-dong,Seongbuk-gu,Seoul,on April 27th at 1:31 PM. Preliminary investigations suggest a fire cleaner battery explosion on the 19th floor of the building (19 stories, 7,898㎡). No casualties were reported; however, three people were rescued. Sprinklers were activated.
- Eight forest fires were reported and contained.Investigations into the cause and extent of damage are underway.
Specific locations and times of contained forest fires include:
- Gangwon Inje-gun Sangnam-myeon (April 26, 1:18 PM – April 27, 9:00 AM)
- Bunam-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongbuk (April 27, 9:57 AM – 11:42 AM)
- Gangwon-do Duchon-myeon (April 27, 12:07 PM – 1:42 PM)
- Muan-gun Hyungyeong-myeon (April 27, 3:43 PM – 4:12 PM)
- Ulsan Ulju-gun Cheongnyang-eup (April 27, 4:09 PM - 4:40 PM)
- Seongju-gun -myeon (April 27, 4:59 PM – 5:22 PM)
- Seongju-gun, Gyeongbuk
- Yeoncheon-gun Shinseom-myeon (April 27, 5:15 PM - 5:52 PM)
Safety Inspections and Preventative Measures
The director of the Safety Prevention Policy Division of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security conducted a site visit to the Goyang City Flower Fair on April 27th. The visit focused on assessing safety management measures and conducting on-site inspections of Ilsan Lake Park in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Fire Safety Activities Data
Data regarding fire safety activities is presented in the table below.
| Division | Fire | Structure | Old Class | Life Safety | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tendon Number | Death | Wealth | Damage (1 million won) | Tendon Number | Death | Tendon Number | Death | Tendon Number | Death | |
| Firefighting | Data Missing | Data Missing | Data Missing | Data Missing | data Missing | Data Missing | Data Missing | Data Missing | Data Missing | data Missing |
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South Korean Firefighters Respond to Thousands of Emergencies, Battle Wildfires
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South Korean firefighters have been actively engaged in a wide range of emergency responses, from medical assistance to wildfire suppression, according to recent data.The fire service’s diverse operations highlight its crucial role in public safety.
Emergency Response Statistics
During a recent period, South Korean firefighters responded to thousands of calls, showcasing the breadth of their responsibilities. Key statistics include:
- helicopter Missions: Helicopters were deployed 16 times for missions including mountain rescues (6), emergency patient transport (1), fire reconnaissance (7), and training flights (2). These missions involved the rescue of six individuals and the provision of first aid to one.
- first Emergency Management: The fire service provided initial emergency management in 4,543 instances. This included medical guidance (424), public counseling and details (4,028), assistance with hospital selection (71), helicopter coordination (7), and support for overseas Koreans (13).
- Life Safety Measures: Firefighters addressed life safety concerns 545 times, including animal control (137), non-fire alarm confirmations (156), assisting individuals locked out of their homes (27), implementing safety measures (38), and other miscellaneous incidents (187).
Notable Fire suppression Efforts
Firefighters also battled several significant fires, demonstrating their expertise in fire suppression:
- Inje-gun Wildfire: A wildfire near Inje-gun, Gangwon province, required extensive resources to contain. The fire burned from April 26th to April 27th, requiring a coordinated response.
- Sunchang-gun Bamboo field Fire: In Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk province, a fire broke out in a bamboo field. The blaze, believed to have been caused by carelessness, resulted in the loss of approximately 30 bamboo trees and one Gyeongsang.
- Busan Factory Fire: A fire at a factory in Saha-gu, Busan, caused significant damage.The cause of the fire remains under examination.The fire consumed 100 square meters of the factory and a welding machine.
- Hongcheon-gun Forest Fire: A forest fire in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon province, resulted in the loss of approximately 0.2 hectares of forest land. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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Busan Housing Fire,Seoul Roadside Blaze,and Gangneung Explosion Reported
SEOUL,South Korea (April 28,2025) — Authorities responded to multiple incidents across South Korea,including a residential fire in Busan,a vehicle fire in Seoul,and an explosion in Gangneung,according to the Ministry of Public Administration and Security and the Fire Department.
Busan Housing Fire
in Busan’s Dong-gu district, a fire broke out at a residence at approximately 2:24 p.m. and was extinguished by 2:27 p.m. the cause is believed to be electrical in nature. One person was affected, but details on injuries were not immediately available.
Seoul Vehicle fire
A separate incident occurred in Seoul’s Dobong-gu district near an apartment complex. At approximately 2:29 p.m., a fire ignited on a road where vehicles were parked. The blaze, of undetermined origin, was brought under control by 2:57 p.m. One business and one vehicle sustained damage.
Gangneung Explosion
In Gangneung,Gangneung-si,an explosion occurred at approximately 4:32 p.m.and lasted until 6:30 p.m. The incident, believed to be an accident caused by carelessness during the separation of shells from antiques, resulted in two serious injuries. Approximately 5 square meters of building space was damaged.
The information was released as of 6:00 a.m. today.
Busan Housing Fire, Seoul Roadside blaze, and Gangneung Explosion Reported
SEOUL, South Korea (April 28, 2025) — Authorities responded to multiple incidents across South Korea, including a residential fire in Busan, a vehicle fire in Seoul, and an explosion in gangneung, according to the Ministry of Public Management and Security and the Fire Department.
Busan Housing Fire
In Busan’s Dong-gu district, a fire broke out at a residence at approximately 2:24 p.m. and was extinguished by 2:27 p.m. The cause is believed to be electrical in nature. One person was affected, but details on injuries were not promptly available.
Seoul Vehicle Fire
A separate incident occurred in Seoul’s Dobong-gu district near an apartment complex. At approximately 2:29 p.m., a fire ignited on a road where vehicles were parked. The blaze, of undetermined origin, was brought under control by 2:57 p.m.One business and one vehicle sustained damage.
Gangneung Explosion
In Gangneung, Gangneung-si, an explosion occurred at approximately 4:32 p.m. and lasted until 6:30 p.m. The incident, believed to be an accident caused by carelessness during the separation of shells from antiques, resulted in two serious injuries. Approximately 5 square meters of building space was damaged.
The information was released as of 6:00 a.m. today.