Gwangju Nambu Fire Station Conducts Special Fire Investigation on Important Wooden Cultural Heritage

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 7th, the Nambu Fire Station of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that it has launched a special fire safety inspection targeting eight important wooden cultural properties, including Gwangju Hyanggyo, to protect valuable cultural heritage from fire.

Important wooden cultural properties are often located in areas with narrow access roads, steep slopes, and many unpaved roads, making early fire suppression crucial in case of fire.

Therefore, this special fire safety inspection was conducted to eliminate risk factors associated with the characteristics of fire-vulnerable wooden buildings in advance, improve the initial response capabilities of related personnel, and raise safety awareness.

The main inspection items focused on ▲ checking for obstacles on access routes around cultural properties ▲ inspecting outdoor fire hydrants and emergency fire extinguishing devices ▲ fire reporting procedures ▲ guidance on evacuation methods ▲ and instructions on how to use fire extinguishers.

Kim Haeng-mo, Director of Prevention and Safety, stated, “Since most cultural properties are made of wood, fire prevention is of utmost importance. We will take the lead in protecting valuable cultural heritage through this special fire safety inspection.”

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