Gwangju Bukbu Fire Department Conducts Fire Prevention Campaign in Apartment Complexes

On the 26th, a representative from the Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station is conducting a fire prevention campaign for apartment complexes within the jurisdiction. Photo by Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Junho] The Gwangju Northern Fire Station announced on the 27th that it recently conducted a joint campaign to prevent fires in apartment complexes.

This campaign was carried out in cooperation with the management office of Jugong 2 Complex Apartments in Duam-dong.

According to data from the National Fire Agency, among fires that occurred in the past five years, 24,096 cases, accounting for 11.9%, happened in apartment complexes. Regarding casualties, deaths accounted for 19.6% of all fire-related deaths with 322 people, and injuries accounted for 22.9% with 2,304 people.

Apartment complexes are residential spaces where the majority of citizens live, but evacuation is difficult due to the high number of floors in case of fire.

Additionally, smoke spreading through staircases, corridors, and elevator passages increases the risk of casualties, requiring special attention and caution.

Accordingly, the Northern Fire Station conducted a joint campaign with the apartment management office targeting residents to create a safe living environment.

The main contents included ▲distribution of leaflets on how to use evacuation facilities in apartment complexes ▲guidance on fire safety plans for apartment complexes ▲demonstrations and hands-on training on how to use fire extinguishers ▲instructions on evacuation procedures and how to call 119 in case of fire ▲and warnings to be cautious of major causes of fires in apartment complexes to prevent fire outbreaks.

Kim Gwanho, Director of Prevention and Safety, stated, “Apartment complexes have a high population density, so the risk of many casualties in case of fire is high,” and urged, “Please pay attention to fire prevention and familiarize yourself with the use of evacuation facilities for the safety of your family and neighbors.”

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