Gwangju Seobu Fire Station Urges Caution Against Electric Kickboard Fires

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Western Fire Station announced on the 14th that it will promote safe usage methods as the incidence of fires caused by electric kickboards has recently increased.

As electric kickboards have become widely used as personal mobility devices, the rate of fire incidents has been rising.

Recently, a fire occurred in an apartment in Ssangchon-dong, Seo-gu, when a lithium-ion battery of an electric kickboard left on the veranda exploded, causing partial damage to the veranda and resulting in property loss.

To prevent electric kickboard safety accidents and fires, it is important to strictly follow safety rules such as ▲ using certified products equipped with safety devices ▲ not leaving the charging area unattended for long periods or charging during sleeping hours ▲ not charging near the front door or emergency exits to secure evacuation routes in case of fire.

A representative from the Western Fire Station said, “We ask that people comply with safety rules to use electric kickboards safely and store them outdoors rather than indoors whenever possible.”

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