Gwangju Nambu Fire Station Conducts On-Site Inspections of Multi-Use Facilities Ahead of Chuseok

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Nambu Fire Station (Chief Jeong Seonmo) announced on the 20th that it conducted an on-site inspection by visiting Emart Bongseon Branch and Bongseon Market, large retail facilities in the jurisdiction, in preparation for the Chuseok holiday.

This inspection visit was promoted to prevent fires in advance by strengthening the voluntary safety management system through prior visits to large retail facilities expected to be used by many people during the Chuseok holiday.

The main contents included ▲fire response measures (evacuation response guidelines) ▲pre-removal of fire risk factors and establishment of emergency contact networks ▲maintenance and management of evacuation facilities such as emergency exits ▲and listening to opinions on improvements to the fire safety system.

On that day, Nambu Fire Station anticipated an increase in citizens visiting the market to purchase ritual items and supported with a fire pump truck to assist with water cleaning.

Also, due to the expected large number of visitors, they urged thorough disinfection to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and strict compliance with infection prevention rules.

Chief Jeong Seonmo said, “Due to the nature of large retail facilities used by an unspecified large number of people, large-scale casualties are expected in case of fire,” and added, “We ask related parties to take special interest and care and to thoroughly carry out voluntary safety management.”

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