Gwangju Nambu Fire Station Announces 'Evacuate First, Report Later' Guidance

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 11th, the Nambu Fire Station of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that it is guiding the 'Evacuate First, Report Later' policy to reduce casualties in case of fire.

Recently, fires in buildings have become larger, and due to the use of combustible building materials, the speed of fire spread has increased significantly, shortening the available evacuation time. As a result, cases of delayed evacuation leading to casualties continue to occur.

Accordingly, the Nambu Fire Station is emphasizing the importance of 'Evacuate First' to prioritize personal safety through rapid evacuation and is highlighting evacuation guidelines.

The 'Evacuation Guidelines' state that when a fire occurs, one should cover the nose and mouth with a water-soaked blanket or towel, move in a crouched position as low as possible, close fire doors such as the front door to block flames, and evacuate to the ground (evacuation space) via stairs. If evacuation to the lower floor is not possible, evacuate to the rooftop and then report to 119 after evacuation.

Kim Haeng-mo, Director of Prevention and Safety, urged, "The four important words to remember first in case of fire to save precious lives are 'Evacuate First.' Please move to a safe place and then report to 119."

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