Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station Promotes Apartment Fire Evacuation Guidelines

Gwangsan Fire Station in Gwangju Metropolitan City provided guidelines for evacuation behavior during apartment fires on the 28th.

When a fire breaks out in an apartment, smoke spreads throughout the entire building, making it very important to be familiar with evacuation procedures.

It is better to first assess the surrounding situation rather than evacuate immediately. If evacuation is not possible, you should quickly move to places equipped with lightweight partitions or downward evacuation routes.

If there is no evacuation space available, close the door and block gaps with a wet towel, then call 119 to report your current location and situation and request rescue.

Kim Young-il, head of Gwangsan Fire Station, said, “Apartments pose a high risk of significant casualties in the event of a fire,” and added, “Residents are strongly urged to thoroughly learn the evacuation procedures in case of fire.”