Gwangju Seobu Fire Department Promotes Fire Safety Measures in Subway Stations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 27th, the Gwangju Western Fire Station announced that it will implement fire safety measures to minimize large-scale casualties in subway stations used by an unspecified number of people.

According to statistics from the National Fire Agency, there were a total of 4 fires in subway stations nationwide from January to June this year, caused by electrical factors and negligence.

Accordingly, the Western Fire Station plans to thoroughly manage fire safety by implementing fire safety measures targeting 9 locations including Hwajeong Station within the western jurisdiction.

The main contents of the fire safety measures include ▲fire prevention, checking the installation, maintenance, and management status of fire-fighting facilities ▲fire safety consulting for related personnel ▲checking the status of screen door opening and maintenance.

A fire official stated, “Due to the nature of subway stations used by an unspecified number of people, the prompt response of related personnel is most important in case of fire,” and added, “We will do our best to strengthen fire prevention and safety management of urban railway stations through these fire safety measures.”

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