Majeyun, Head of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, Visits Jangseong Baekyangsa for Fire Prevention Inspection

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Ma Jaeyoon, head of the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, visited Baekyangsa Temple in Jangseong County to conduct an on-site inspection for fire prevention in preparation for Buddha's Birthday.

According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on the 11th, this visit was carried out in anticipation of increased use of fire during the temple's celebration events around Buddha's Birthday on the 19th, and the high possibility of safety accidents due to the gathering of unspecified large numbers of people.

Head Ma, along with the chief monk of Baekyangsa Temple and other temple officials, checked the maintenance and management status of the fire facilities within the temple and especially urged careful handling of fire in the surrounding forest areas.

Jeonnam Fire Headquarters will conduct a special fire inspection of 129 wooden cultural properties and traditional temples in preparation for the upcoming Buddha's Birthday. From the 18th, special alert duty will be in effect for three days.

On the 6th, Shin Yeolwoo, Commissioner of the National Fire Agency, also visited Songgwangsa Temple in Suncheon to conduct a fire safety inspection.

Ma Jaeyoon, head of the Fire Headquarters, said, “Jeonnam Fire Headquarters will do its best to implement fire prevention measures, including strengthening surveillance activities, to prevent the unfortunate loss of traditional temples and cultural properties due to fire,” and added, “We ask for the active cooperation of temple officials in fire prevention so that the meaning of Buddha's Birthday can be well honored.”

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