Jeonnam Fire Department Conducted 1,855 Firefighting Activities During Chuseok Holiday... 265 Cases Per Day on Average

12.6% Decrease Compared to 2,123 Cases Last Year

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced the fire activity statistics for the 7-day Chuseok holiday period ending on the 5th.

According to Jeonnam Fire on the 5th, from 6 p.m. on the 29th of last month, when the Chuseok holiday began, until 9 a.m. on the 5th, a total of 1,855 cases were handled. By type, there were 26 fires, 565 rescues, and 1,264 emergency medical services, averaging 265 cases per day.

During this period, 3 minor injuries occurred due to 26 fires (caused by negligence), resulting in property damage worth 103 million KRW.

Through 565 rescue operations, 52 lives were saved, and 1,319 people received emergency treatment and were transported to hospitals through 1,264 emergency medical service cases.

Additionally, medical information was provided to 1,230 people, including medical consultations for emergency situations and guidance on duty medical institutions and pharmacies.

Although the holiday was one day longer compared to last year, the total number of cases handled decreased by 12.6% (268 cases).

This is understood to be the result of reduced floating population due to COVID-19, along with strengthened safety management of hazardous facilities and day and night preventive patrol activities.

Ma Jaeyoon, Chief of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, “We always strive for the safety of the residents, but we ask for even more careful attention to fire prevention, such as maintenance of heating appliances, in preparation for the upcoming winter season.”

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