Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station Launches 'Fire Prevention Campaign' at Traditional Markets

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station (Chief Song Seonghun) announced on the 12th that it conducted a fire prevention campaign at Songjeong Daily Market, a traditional market in the district, to mark the "Safe Day."

The "Safe Day" is a day to promote proactive voluntary safety inspections targeting store owners and stakeholders of fire-vulnerable facilities such as traditional markets, held every second Wednesday from January to April to prevent large-scale fires during critical periods such as the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.

In this event, Gwangsan Fire Station staff, volunteer firefighters, autonomous fire brigades, and the market merchants' association participated and carried out activities including ▲fire truck passage campaign ▲winter fire prevention street campaign ▲distribution of voluntary safety inspection forms and safety manuals ▲installation of visible fire extinguisher boxes ▲inspection of fire facilities and pre-removal of fire hazards.

Chief Song Seonghun said, "I hope market merchants actively participate in creating a safe traditional market through voluntary safety inspections," adding, "I wish for a safe and warm winter through fire prevention."

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