Changwon Seongsan Fire Station Urges Citizens to Beware of Vehicle Fires During Vacation Season

Seongsan Fire Station in Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, has urged special caution due to the increased risk of vehicle fires caused by long-distance driving during the peak vacation season and prolonged use of air conditioners due to the heatwave.

In summer, vehicle fires frequently occur due to temperature rise inside enclosed vehicles, engine damage caused by overheating, and electrical short circuits.

Firefighters are extinguishing a vehicle fire.

Also, when parking during midday in weather exceeding 30℃, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise up to 90℃. If disposable lighters, portable batteries, or butane gas are left inside, it can lead to explosions and fires, requiring special caution.

To prevent vehicle fires, it is necessary to ▲check the coolant, various oils, and tire conditions to prevent engine overheating before and after driving ▲clean the engine room and regularly inspect old wiring ▲avoid storing flammable materials such as canned beverages, portable gas lighters, and sprays inside the vehicle.

Kim Byeong-woo, Director of Safety Prevention, said, “To prevent vehicle fires in summer, thorough pre-inspections and adherence to prevention rules are essential. Please make sure to keep a vehicle fire extinguisher for early suppression of vehicle fires.”

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