Gwangju Bukbu Fire Department, Traditional Market Fire Safety Meeting and Consulting

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the afternoon of the 14th, the Gwangju Northern Fire Station announced on the 15th that it had promoted a fire safety meeting and safety consulting to strengthen fire prevention and voluntary safety management among stakeholders targeting traditional markets, where various risks coexist during the winter season.

This traditional market meeting was held with the participation of related organizations such as Buk-gu Office and merchant associations to strengthen fire prevention activities in traditional markets where the handling of fire sources increases during the winter season.

The main contents included ▲fire safety meeting and safety consulting ▲education on the use of fire hydrants and emergency fire extinguishing devices for market merchant associations ▲removal of fire risk factors inside stores through the operation of 'Store Inspection Day' ▲request for safe use of three major electric appliances and gas facilities for winter heating ▲education on fire facility inspection and management methods.

Kim Gwan-ho, Head of the Prevention and Safety Division, said, “Traditional markets, where stores are densely packed, have a high risk of large-scale fires in case of fire occurrence,” and urged, “We ask for interest in fostering a safety culture for fire prevention among market merchants and stakeholders and strengthening early fire response capabilities.”

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