Gyeonggi-do Fire Department Reports Highest Number of Heating Equipment Fires in November

Electric Heating Pad Fire

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters has urged caution against heating appliance fires ahead of November, when temperatures begin to drop significantly.

According to the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters on the 27th, the average number of fires in November over the past 10 years was 684, which is 13.9% lower than the overall monthly average of 794. However, the number of fires related to heating appliance use was 67, exceeding the monthly average of 59.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters attributes this to the increased use of heating appliances (electric heating devices) due to the sharp drop in temperature since November began.

Accordingly, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters has requested the public to ▲ avoid connecting multiple devices to a single outlet ▲ not leave electric heating devices unattended while operating and avoid prolonged use ▲ ensure that electric heating products used on the floor, such as electric mats, are not folded or pressed under heavy objects.

Earlier, since August, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters has been issuing monthly safety advisories on fire causes that require special attention, based on big data of fire occurrence types over the past 10 years.

A representative of the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters stated, "The risk of fires caused by heating appliance use should be prevented through regular inspections and proper usage," adding, "Since the temperature of an outlet rises each time an electrical device is connected to a multi-outlet, minimizing the use of plugs is of utmost importance."

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