Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters Conducts 'Fire Safety Inspections' at 6,228 Multi-use Facilities in the Province

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[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters is conducting an emergency fire safety inspection of 6,228 multi-use facilities across the province ahead of this year's Chuseok holiday. The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters aims to reduce fire casualties by more than 30% compared to previous years through this effort.

First, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters will carry out a special fire investigation targeting 276 large sales and multi-use facilities, including department stores, large marts, and traditional markets, to check the maintenance of fire and evacuation facilities and the initial response system.

Additionally, for 5,952 facilities such as sales establishments, lodging facilities, and nursing hospitals, non-face-to-face voluntary safety inspections will be encouraged to manage COVID-19 infectious diseases, and fire-related consulting will be provided.

Furthermore, through the fire safety patrol enforcement team of the fire stations, sudden crackdowns will be conducted on the three major illegal acts in multi-use facilities: blocking of fire facilities, closure of emergency exits, and illegal parking.

A representative of the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters stated, "All 35 fire stations in the province have entered special fire alert duty and established a 24-hour situation management system to ensure seamless on-site response," adding, "Gyeonggi Fire will do its best so that all residents can have a safe holiday free from fire."

According to the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters, over the past five years during the Chuseok holiday period, 316 fires occurred in Gyeonggi-do, resulting in one death and 16 injuries. Property damage was estimated at 6.7 billion KRW.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters has set a goal to reduce casualties from fires during this year's Chuseok holiday to 2.4 people, which is 30% less than the recent five-year average of 3.4, and plans to implement fire safety measures accordingly.

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