Gwangju Nambu Fire Department Reports 67% Decrease in Fire Casualties in First Half of This Year

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Nambu Fire Station analyzed the statistics of firefighting activities such as fire, emergency medical services, and rescue for the first half of the year, revealing that fire and emergency dispatches increased compared to the previous year, while rescue and daily safety dispatches decreased.

The number of fire incidents was 50, a 2% increase compared to the previous year, whereas casualties decreased by 67%, from 3 people last year (2 deaths, 1 injury) to 1 person this year (1 injury).

By cause of fire, negligence accounted for 21 cases (42%), electrical causes 15 cases (30%), unknown causes 6 cases (12%), mechanical causes 2 cases (4%), and others 6 cases (12%). Among negligence cases (21), most fires were caused by cigarette butts (47.6%).

Meanwhile, the number of emergency medical service dispatches totaled 5,173, an increase of 17.12% compared to the previous year.

Among these, 3,218 cases were handled, providing emergency treatment to 3,250 patients who were then transported to hospitals. Disease-related dispatches accounted for the highest proportion at 2,361 cases (73.4%).

The number of rescue dispatches totaled 480, a decrease of 10.78% compared to the previous year, but 163 precious lives were saved.

Furthermore, daily safety dispatches such as safety measures totaled 344, a decrease of 47.7% compared to the previous year.

The Nambu Fire Station analyzed that due to COVID-19, citizens’ outdoor activities decreased, leading to an increase in emergency medical dispatches, while rescue and daily safety dispatches declined.

Additionally, it was analyzed that the reduction in casualties was due to strengthened safety awareness and increased voluntary participation by citizens through spring fire prevention measures, the distribution of residential fire safety equipment, and promotional campaigns.

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