Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station Urges Installation of Vehicle Fire Extinguishers

Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station announced on the 24th that it urges the installation of fire extinguishers in vehicles for prompt initial response and damage reduction in case of vehicle fires.

Vehicle fires mainly occur due to mechanical and electrical factors such as defects or overheating of the engine body and other components, or electrical circuit short circuits.

As of last year, there were 4,699 vehicle-related fires nationwide. Casualties included 30 deaths and 207 injuries.

Vehicles required to carry fire extinguishers are currently defined as those with 7 or more seats, but starting from December next year, the requirement will be expanded to vehicles with 5 or more seats.

Kim Young-il, head of Gwangsan Fire Station, said, “Fire extinguishers for vehicles are no longer optional but essential,” and urged, “For the safety of drivers and vehicle occupants, please make sure to equip your vehicle with a fire extinguisher.”

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