Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station Urges Installation of Vehicle Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher Placement Request Poster. Photo by National Fire Agency

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station (Chief Kim Hee-cheol) announced on the 14th that it urges the installation of vehicle fire extinguishers for rapid fire suppression in case of vehicle fires.

On the 12th, a vehicle fire occurred on a road in Gak-hwa-dong, Buk-gu, but no casualties occurred as the driver noticed smoke coming from the vehicle hood while waiting at a signal, turned off the engine, and evacuated.

Vehicle fires mainly occur while driving, and since there are many flammable materials such as fuel and interior materials, the fire spreads quickly, making initial response very important.

In particular, if a vehicle fire occurs on highways or remote roads, it takes a long time for fire trucks to arrive, so it is essential to have a vehicle fire extinguisher.

A fire station official said, "A fire extinguisher is equivalent to the effect of one fire truck in the early stages of a fire," and added, "Please make sure to equip your vehicle with a fire extinguisher for your family's safety."

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