Joseonho, Head of Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters, Conducts First Traditional Market Safety Inspection Since Appointment

Joseonho, Head of the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters (center), is visiting Anyang Jungang Market to conduct safety inspections related to fires and other hazards.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters conducted a safety inspection and consulting at Anyang Jungang Market on the 27th.

This consulting was planned as a countermeasure following a fire at Daegu Maechon Market the previous day, which damaged about 70 stores.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters formed an inspection team jointly with the Anyang Fire Station to conduct checks divided into ▲ verifying the maintenance status of fire-fighting facilities ▲ sharing large fire case examples ▲ educating on fire response procedures and preemptively removing risk factors.

Cho Sun-ho, head of the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters, said, "This inspection focused on reaffirming fire safety measures for large fires in traditional markets within the province and supplementing any shortcomings. Traditional markets are vulnerable to fires due to densely packed stores and large crowds, so cooperation from stakeholders and visitors is very important."

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters plans to produce on-site report-style videos about the structure of large markets in the province, the location and usage of fire-fighting facilities, to be used as educational materials for merchants and fire officials.

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