Busan City is reinforcing wildfire prevention efforts ahead of today’s Jeongwol Daeboreum, a traditional holiday when the risk of forest fires increases due to ritual activities and bonfire events.

The city announced that it will expand operations of its Wildfire Prevention Headquarters and maintain an emergency response system to minimize potential fire hazards. On the day of Jeongwol Daeboreum, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., district officials, facilities management staff, and wildfire monitoring personnel will patrol forested areas to guide and regulate risky activities, including shamanistic rituals that involve open flames.

Authorities will focus on areas considered vulnerable to fire risks, such as temples, hermitages, valleys, mineral springs, rock crevices, and cave sites. Candles, incense, and other flammable materials will be collected in advance to reduce ignition sources.

During daytime hours, a city-leased helicopter will conduct aerial surveillance and broadcast wildfire prevention messages. Public awareness efforts will also target visitors gathering for moon-viewing and related activities.

Additional wildfire monitors will be deployed before and after the holiday to strengthen on-site prevention measures. The city also confirmed that emergency contact networks with temples and mountain facilities have been established, and firefighting vehicles and equipment have undergone inspection to ensure rapid initial response in the event of a fire.

Busan officials stated that these measures are intended to reduce wildfire risks during the holiday period and maintain readiness for swift action if incidents occur.

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