A serious wildfire has erupted in Seosan, South Chungcheong, exacerbated by strong winds in the area. The fire began around 1:35 PM near Daechuk-ri in the Daejeon-eup area, close to the nation's largest oil storage facility, raising alarms among local authorities and residents. Firefighting efforts have mobilized nine helicopters, over thirty firefighting vehicles, and around 100 personnel; however, the aggressive winds are complicating these efforts. By 4:09 PM, the firefighting response was elevated to a second stage, with a significant focus on preventing the fire from spreading into the industrial complex where the oil reserves are located.

In addition to the Seosan fire, authorities also reported a second wildfire outbreak around 2:22 PM in the Songseok-ri area of Yesan County. This prompted another activation of response measures with twelve helicopters and about sixty-five firefighting units deployed. The fire has already spread along a three-kilometer front, affecting approximately 24 hectares of forest. As of now, firefighting efforts are reported to be at only 10% effectiveness, highlighting the challenges faced given the rapidly spreading flames and gusty winds in the region.

In response, local governments have issued a ban on entry into the fire-affected areas and sent out messages advising nearby residents to evacuate to safer locations such as community centers and halls. The South Chungcheong provincial government is coordinating efforts among several agencies, directing them to deploy all available resources swiftly for immediate firefighting actions, especially to assist residents at risk of being affected by the fire. Meteorological forecasts indicate that strong winds will continue, potentially increasing fire risks in the area further.