'Burning' flying object over Gangwon highway sends firefighters to scene

A flying object that appeared to be on fire was spotted over a highway in Gangwon, with firefighters later discovering it was a drone used to produce artificial rain.

Fire authorities received a report that a burning object was flying over the Yeongdong Expressway near the Daegwallyeong interchange in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon, at around 3:13 p.m. Sunday, according to authorities on Monday.

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and identified the object as a drone used for artificial rainmaking.

No actual fire or injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

BY HYEON YE-SEUL [[email protected]]