Jeonnam Fire Department Urges Caution for Agricultural Machinery Fire Accidents During Farming Season

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters has urged special caution against agricultural machinery fire accidents as the full-scale farming season begins in spring.

According to Jeonnam Fire on the 31st, 105 cases of agricultural machinery fires occurred in the province over the past five years (2017?2021).

Fires occurred most frequently during the autumn harvest season from August to October with 38 cases (36%), followed by 28 cases (26.6%) in the spring farming season from March to May.

The causes of ignition were mechanical factors such as overheating and overload with 59 cases (56.1%), electrical factors such as short circuits due to aging wires with 30 cases (28.5%), negligence such as careless use of machinery with 11 cases (10.4%), and others with 5 cases (4.7%).

By type of agricultural machinery, combines accounted for the highest number with 25 cases (23.8%), followed by tractors with 21 cases (20%), dryers with 17 cases (16.1%), water pumps with 16 cases (15.2%), and corn silage machines with 8 cases (7.6%).

The causes of fires in combines and similar machinery were mechanical factors such as overheating and overload with 15 cases (60%), electrical factors such as poor contact and insulation hardening with 5 cases (20%), and negligence such as cigarette butts with 3 cases (12%).

To prevent fires, it is crucial to have agricultural machinery that has been stopped inspected for wiring and other issues by professional companies before use, and to adhere to safety rules such as avoiding long hours of operation.

A representative of the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters said, “To prevent agricultural machinery fires, it is important to conduct regular equipment inspections before use, comply with safety rules, and keep fire extinguishers on hand for early fire suppression.”

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