Gwangyang Fire Station Provides Water Spraying Support to the Public Amid Ongoing Heatwave

Traditional Markets, Livestock Farms, and Roads in the District

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Jeonnam Gwangyang Fire Station (Chief Choi Hyun-kyung) announced on the 6th that, as record-breaking heatwaves continue and heatwave warnings have been issued in most regions nationwide, it will provide water spraying support targeting traditional markets and livestock barns in the jurisdiction until the 31st.

This water spraying support aims to somewhat reduce road radiant heat to alleviate the heat island effect, help cool down citizens and merchants using traditional markets from the intense heat, and prevent livestock deaths caused by heat inside barns in advance.

A Gwangyang Fire Station official stated, “Since people have been wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the perceived temperature has increased, and it is expected that heat-related illnesses among vulnerable groups such as the elderly will rise. Therefore, we will actively support continuous preventive patrols and water spraying operations to reduce damage from heat-related illnesses and strive to ensure that citizens do not suffer any harm.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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