"Stopping Electric Vehicle Fires"... Seocho-gu Establishes Fire Response System in Public Parking Lots

Following Last Year's 'Electric Vehicle Fire Response Kits'
66 Thermal Imaging Cameras Installed in 22 Public Parking Lots

Seocho-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) announced on the 4th that it has completed the establishment of the ‘Seocho-gu Electric Vehicle Fire Response System’ within public parking lots and has begun full-scale operation.

The district’s establishment of the ‘Electric Vehicle Fire Response System’ was completed by installing 66 thermal imaging cameras and a 24-hour monitoring control center system in 22 public parking lots equipped with electric vehicle charging facilities, following last year’s installation of ‘Electric Vehicle Fire Response Kits’ containing fire extinguishing equipment in a total of 46 public and publicly managed parking lots.

Thermal camera transmission screen. Provided by Seocho-gu.

In particular, if an abnormal temperature is detected in a parked electric vehicle during thermal imaging camera surveillance, the information is transmitted to the control center monitor screen, and alarms installed throughout the facility guide parking lot users to evacuate. This allows the responsible officials to detect fires early, enabling a rapid response in the event of an electric vehicle fire.

Previously, in August last year, the district installed ‘Electric Vehicle Fire Response Kits’ containing fire extinguishing equipment such as smothering fire blankets, flame-retardant suits, insulating gloves, and A/C-grade fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations near electric vehicle-only parking spaces in a total of 46 public and publicly managed parking lots in Seocho-gu.

The fire response kits and fire extinguisher storage boxes were made in a noticeable red color, and easy-to-understand usage instructions were attached to the exterior so that anyone can immediately find and quickly use them.

In September, using the electric vehicle fire response kits, four organizations?Seocho-gu, Seocho Fire Station, Seocho Police Station, and Bangbae Police Station?jointly held an electric vehicle fire response firefighting drill, which was evaluated as an opportunity to raise awareness of the necessity of firefighting facilities and safety and to strengthen the cooperation system among related organizations.

Mayor Jeon Seong-su said, “Electric vehicle fires can easily lead to major accidents, but there have been no definite prevention measures so far, so it is important to establish a system that can prepare redundantly. We will continue to pay attention to electric vehicle fire response measures so that residents can reduce their anxiety about electric vehicle fires and use parking lots with peace of mind.”

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