Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station, Rapid Response Using Fire Extinguisher

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Northern Fire Station of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 7th that a fire broke out outside the veranda of a house in Ochi-dong on the 5th, but the damage was minimized thanks to the prompt initial response using a fire extinguisher by a neighboring resident.

According to the fire station, a fire occurred on the 5th outside the veranda of a house located in Ochi-dong, Buk-gu, due to carelessness while using a lighter.

Fortunately, the neighboring resident quickly used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire at an early stage, resulting in no casualties. Only the air conditioner outdoor unit and the house veranda insect screen were damaged, causing approximately 28,000 KRW in property damage. The dispatched 119 firefighters secured the area safely.

Kim Gwan-ho, Director of Prevention and Safety, said, “Fires can occur from even a momentary mistake,” and added, “It is important to keep fire extinguishers in visible places and be familiar with how to use them so that you can respond quickly in emergencies.”