Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station Strengthens 'Spring Wildfire Response Posture' View original image


[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station (Chief Moon Gisik) has established spring wildfire prevention and suppression support measures to strengthen the 'wildfire response posture.'


According to Gwangsan Fire Station on the 26th, 33 wildfires have occurred in Gwangju Metropolitan City over the past 10 years, with 15 cases (45%) occurring in March alone, accounting for nearly half.


Accordingly, Gwangsan Fire Station decided to focus on ▲ joint safety inspections and fire suppression drills for cultural assets within forests ▲ wildfire prevention publicity activities utilizing volunteer firefighters ▲ guidance on prior reporting for burning rice paddies and field edges ▲ strengthening wildfire prevention patrol and monitoring activities ▲ inspection and maintenance of wildfire suppression equipment and firefighting water facilities.



Chief Moon Gisik said, “In spring, the risk of wildfires is high due to dry weather and wind,” adding, “We will further strengthen the wildfire preparedness and response posture to minimize damage to precious lives and forests.”


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