Anseong City Conducts Fire Suppression Drill for Public EV Charging Facilities

Creating a Safe Environment for Public EV Use

Anseong City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 18th that it had conducted a fire suppression response drill on the 16th at the public vehicle parking lot to strengthen its initial response capability to fires at public electric vehicle charging facilities.

Anseong City conducted a fire suppression response drill on the 16th at a public vehicle parking lot to strengthen initial response capabilities for public electric vehicle charging facility fires. Photo by Anseong City

According to the National Fire Agency, the number of electric vehicle fires has been rapidly increasing, from just 11 cases in 2020 to 73 cases in 2024, representing a roughly sevenfold rise. Additionally, from 2020 to the first half of 2025, there have been a total of 255 electric vehicle fires, resulting in 3 deaths, 16 injuries, and property damage estimated at approximately 9,839,250,000 won.

This drill was conducted at the Anseong City Hall public vehicle parking lot, focusing on hands-on practice using the initial fire suppression equipment introduced in 2024. The main components included: ▲ education on the causes of electric vehicle fires ▲ training on how to use fire suppression foams and undercarriage water sprayers ▲ and mastering initial response procedures in the event of an actual fire.

In particular, given the importance of an initial response due to the unique nature of electric vehicle fires, the training emphasized repeated hands-on practice to enhance on-site response capabilities.

An official from the Accounting Division stated, "This drill has significantly strengthened our ability to respond to fires involving public electric vehicles and charging facilities," adding, "We will continue to make ongoing efforts to create an environment where employees can safely use public vehicles."

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