Analyzing Large Fires in Gyeonggi-do... Most Frequent at '10~20°C and 40~60% Humidity'

Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters

Large fires in Gyeonggi Province were found to occur most frequently when the temperature is around the average and humidity is between 40-60%, rather than during cold winter or dry weather.

On the 8th, the Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters analyzed 280 large fires that occurred in the Gyeonggi area over the past five years (2018-2022). The results showed that 76 cases (27.1%) occurred when the temperature was between 11-20℃, indicating that large fires were most frequent at average temperatures. This was followed by ▲0-10℃ with 64 cases (22.9%) ▲21-30℃ with 62 cases (22.1%) ▲31℃ and above with 16 cases (5.7%).

By humidity, the highest number of fires occurred at 41-60% with 81 cases (28.9%). This was followed by ▲61-80% with 70 cases (25%) ▲81-100% with 61 cases (21.8%) ▲21-40% with 52 cases (18.5%) ▲0-20% with 16 cases (5.7%).

This statistic is notable as it differs from the common perception that fires occur more frequently during cold winters or dry weather.

By weather conditions, 'clear days' accounted for 216 cases, making up 77.1% of the total. This was followed by 'cloudy days' with 38 cases (13.6%) and 'rainy days' with 23 cases (8.2%).

By season, winter (December to February) had the highest number of fires with 84 cases (30%). This was followed by spring (March to May) with 73 cases (26.1%), summer (June to August) with 66 cases (23.6%), and autumn (September to November) with 57 cases (20.4%).

Jo Sun-ho, head of the Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters, explained, "This analysis shows that contrary to common sense, the occurrence of large building fires is unrelated to weather factors such as temperature and humidity. We plan to use the analysis results as safety education materials for fire stations."

The Fire and Disaster Headquarters established a Disaster Information Analysis Team in January this year to promote data-driven fire administration. Going forward, they plan to conduct detailed analyses of subway transfer station reports and dispatch statuses in Gyeonggi Province, as well as high-risk areas for wind and flood disasters.

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