Gwangju Nambu Fire Department, Initial Extinguishing of Residential Fire with Fire Extinguisher

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Nambu Fire Station announced on the 19th that a fire broke out on the 18th at a house in Bongseon-dong, Nam-gu, but major damage was prevented thanks to a residential fire extinguisher.

The fire is presumed to have been caused by carelessness such as a cigarette butt, and when Mr. A returned home after going out, smoke was thick on the stairs, prompting him to call 119.

The fire could have easily spread into a major blaze, but early suppression using the fire extinguisher on site prevented significant damage.

Accordingly, the Nambu Fire Station emphasizes the importance of early fire suppression and continuously promotes the installation of residential fire safety equipment and education on how to use fire extinguishers.

Meanwhile, residential fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and standalone smoke detectors, must be installed mandatorily in single-family, multi-family, multiplex, and row houses according to Article 8 of the “Act on Fire Prevention, Installation and Maintenance of Firefighting Facilities, and Safety Management.”

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