Gwangju Seobu Fire Department Utilizes Residential Fire Safety Equipment for Early Fire Detection

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Western Fire Station announced on the 13th that around 16:01 in early December last month, a fire damage was reduced by the activation of a residential fire alarm detector at a one-room apartment in Yangdong, Seo-gu.

Earlier this month, a resident at a one-room apartment in Yangdong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, was resting in the main room when the residential fire alarm detector activated. Upon checking, they found food producing smoke and burning, and were able to promptly report to 119 and take action.

Residential fire facilities (fire extinguisher, residential fire alarm detector) are mandatory installations in single-family, multi-family, multi-unit, and row houses according to the 'Act on Installation and Management of Firefighting Facilities.'

Jo Yong-bok, Director of Prevention and Safety, said, “Just as vaccinations are important to prevent the flu, fire prevention is also very important,” and added, “Since the incidence of fires increases in winter, we strongly recommend the installation of residential fire facilities.”

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