Masan Fire Station, "Vehicle Fire Extinguishers Are Not Optional but Essential"

The Masan Fire Station in Changwon, Gyeongnam, urged the public to equip vehicles with fire extinguishers in preparation for the continuous occurrence of vehicle fires.

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

The Masan Fire Station in Changwon, Gyeongnam, urged that vehicle fire extinguishers should be equipped to prepare for vehicle fires.
[Image provided by Masan Fire Station]

Vehicle fires mainly occur due to mechanical and electrical factors such as defects or overheating of the engine body and other components, or electrical circuit short circuits. Due to the presence of fuel, the combustion speed is very fast, making early suppression crucial.

Under current law, passenger cars, vans, and trucks with a seating capacity of 7 or more must be equipped with vehicle fire extinguishers. From December 2024, a law mandating fire extinguishers in all vehicles with 5 or more seats will be enforced.

Chief Lee Seon-jang said, “A vehicle fire extinguisher can exert the power of more than one fire truck in the early stages of a fire,” and added, “We hope everyone actively participates in equipping vehicles with fire extinguishers to minimize damage in case of vehicle fires.”