Jeju Fire Department Urges Caution Against Electric Stove Fires Caused by Pets

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters (Jeju) Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters has raised awareness about the risk of fires caused by pets kept indoors and urged caution in managing pets.

According to the Jeju Fire Headquarters on the 12th, there have been a total of 24 electric stove fires in the province over the past five years.

Among these, 8 cases (33%) were found to be caused by pets.

Examining the fire circumstances, pets were left alone inside the house, and food or pet feed was placed near the electric stove (sink area).

Additionally, fires occurred when the electric stove operated by touch controls.

The Jeju Fire Headquarters explained that when leaving pets at home, turning off the power to the electric stove or locking the stove’s operation buttons helps prevent fires.

They also urged not to place flammable items such as clothing or boxes on top of the electric stove.

A representative from the Jeju Fire Headquarters said, “As electric stoves, which emit fewer harmful gases and have a clean design, are increasingly replacing gas stoves for cooking in households, families with pets need to recognize the fire risk of electric stoves and provide safe care for their pets.”

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