Gwangju Nambu Fire Department "Please Equip Vehicle Fire Extinguishers" View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 20th, the Gwangju Nambu Fire Station announced a request to equip 'vehicle fire extinguishers' for the safety of drivers in case of vehicle fires.


Vehicle fires mainly occur due to electrical or mechanical causes such as overheating during long-distance driving or traffic accidents, and since the fire spreads very quickly due to fuel, a vehicle fire extinguisher is essential for initial suppression.


Vehicle fire extinguishers can be easily purchased at large marts or online, and extinguishers with the label 'for automobile use' on the top of the main container should be purchased.



Currently, vehicle fire extinguishers are mandated to be installed in vehicles with 7 or more seats according to the 'Regulations on Performance and Standards of Automobiles and Automobile Parts,' but starting from December 2024, according to Article 11 of the 'Firefighting Facilities Installation and Management Act,' fire extinguishers will be mandatory in all vehicles including those with 5 seats.


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