Gwangju Seobu Fire Station Urges Safety Precautions for '3 Major Heating Appliances'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Seobu Fire Station (Chief Kim Youngdon) has urged special caution to prevent safety accidents when using the three major winter items: ‘electric heaters, electric mats/heating wires, and wood-burning boilers,’ as the risk of fire increases in winter.

According to Seobu Fire Station on the 16th, winter is a season when fire use and indoor activities increase due to seasonal characteristics, leading to more fires. In the case of electric mats, damage to the heating wire insulation in folded parts during long-term storage is cited as the number one cause of winter fires.

For electric heaters, it is recommended to check whether the product is safety-certified, keep it at least 20 cm away from the wall, and avoid using multiple electrical devices on one outlet.

For electric mats and heating wires, maintain a consistent spacing when installing heating wires, and avoid stepping on or applying impact to the temperature controller. Do not fold or crumple them when in use, and it is not advisable to place blankets, mats, especially latex products, on top of the mats.

Wood-burning boilers should be installed in a separate space partitioned with non-combustible materials. Do not place combustible materials around the boiler or stove, and it is recommended to keep a certain distance between the walls and ceiling around the chimney.

Kim Youngdon, Chief of Seobu Fire Station, said, “As the use of heating appliances increases in winter, the possibility of fire occurrence also rises,” and added, “We ask all citizens to participate in preventing winter fires by using heating appliances correctly.”

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