"Always Keep a Fire Extinguisher in Your Vehicle" ... Masan Fire Station Reports Increase in Fires Due to Traffic Accidents

The Masan Fire Station of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, recently urged that vehicle fire extinguishers must be equipped in vehicles to prepare for potential vehicle fires due to the increasing number of traffic accidents.

Last year, there were 4,699 vehicle-related fires nationwide, resulting in 30 deaths and 207 injuries.

A vehicle fire occurred due to a traffic accident.

Vehicle fires mainly occur during traffic accidents or while driving, and rapid combustion of flammable materials such as fuel or oil loaded in the vehicle makes early suppression very important.

In particular, on highways or remote roads far from fire stations, fire trucks may arrive late at the scene, so having a vehicle fire extinguisher is essential.

Vehicle fire extinguishers can be easily purchased from online shopping malls or large supermarkets. The contents should not leak, and the container should not be damaged or deformed, with an external label indicating "for vehicle use."

Chief Lee Seon-jang said, “We hope everyone actively participates in equipping vehicle fire extinguishers to minimize damage in case of vehicle fires.”

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