Firefighter on Commute Prevents Casualties with Early Response to Tunnel Fire

Fire Occurs in Cargo Truck at 2km Point Inside Mucheuksan Tunnel on the Morning of the 16th

Firefighter Lee Jung-hyun, Yangsan Fire Station, Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] A firefighter from Yangsan Fire Station under the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters prevented casualties by initially responding to a fire that occurred in a tunnel while commuting to work.

Firefighter Lee Jung-hyun of Yangsan Fire Station, Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, witnessed a fire involving a 3.5-ton cargo truck at the midpoint of Mucheoksan Tunnel in Anyang-ri, Gimhae City, on the morning of the 16th. He reported it to the 119 Integrated Situation Room and took action to extinguish the fire.

At the time, the scene posed a high risk of secondary accidents due to flames and smoke, and stopped vehicles could have led to a major casualty incident.

The firefighter used a fire hydrant inside the tunnel for initial response. He also reported the type of cargo and the current situation inside the vehicle to the 119 Integrated Situation Room and guided the positions of incoming vehicles to facilitate the entry of fire trucks.

Fortunately, the first response team quickly arrived at the scene, and despite the fire occurring inside the tunnel, the fire was extinguished without significant casualties.

The firefighter calmly stated, "My father, who is also a firefighter, often told me about the scenes from when I was young. Today’s scene was one I learned from my father and one I have always trained for at work."

He added, "Even on my commute, my body naturally reacts first when I see danger to the residents," and pledged to always do his best to protect the safety of the residents.

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