Changwon Fire Headquarters Reports 647 Fire Incidents in Changwon City in 2019

An Average of 1.8 Fires Occur Daily... A 12.7% Increase Compared to the Previous Year

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Son Tae-seok] The Changwon Fire Department analyzed and announced the fire incidents that occurred in Changwon City throughout 2019.

According to the Fire Department on the 9th, the total number of fire incidents in Changwon City in 2019 was 647, an increase of 73 cases (12.7%) compared to the previous year. Casualties numbered 23 (5 deaths, 18 injuries), up 2 people (9.5%) from the previous year, and property damage amounted to approximately 3.562 billion KRW, an increase of about 413 million KRW (13.1%) compared to the previous year.

By location, non-residential facilities such as industrial and commercial sites accounted for 239 cases (36.9%), followed by residential facilities with 153 cases (23.6%), and vehicles with 101 cases (15.6%). By cause, fires due to carelessness accounted for 249 cases, representing 38.5% of the total. This was followed by electrical causes with 215 cases (33.2%) and mechanical causes with 54 cases (8.3%).

Lee Ki-o, head of the Changwon Fire Department, stated, “We will analyze the 2019 fire statistics more meticulously to strengthen fire safety policies that can reduce casualties and property damage,” and added, “Since fires caused by carelessness occur frequently, we ask for special attention and caution.”

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