Muan Fire Station, "No More" Wood-Burning Boiler Fires

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Seo Young-seo] The Muan Fire Station in Jeonnam (Chief Park Won-guk) announced on the 4th that wood-fired boiler fires have been occurring consecutively in rural farming and fishing villages recently, urging the correct usage to prevent fires and to avoid fires caused by careless handling by promoting the safe use of wood-fired boilers.

The main causes of wood-fired boiler fires are boiler overheating, combustible materials placed near the boiler, and overheated flue pipes, in that order. However, if the safety rules and precautions for wood-fired boilers are properly followed, fires can be sufficiently prevented.

Safe usage methods for wood-fired boilers include ▲placing fire extinguishers around the boiler ▲regular cleaning of the flue pipe ▲installing the flue pipe with non-combustible materials and sealing it without holes ▲prohibiting combustible materials within 2 meters around the boiler.

Chief Park Won-guk urged the residents, saying, “If wood-fired boiler users repeatedly check for risk factors themselves, they will be able to spend a safe and warm winter.”

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