Jeonbuk Fire Department Prevents 'Gas Station Fires' in Winter

Strengthened Fire Inspections and On-Site Guidance from Next Month
Focused Checks on Fire Risk Factors Such as Static Electricity

The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Fire Headquarters (Chief Lee Osuk) is implementing proactive safety measures to prevent fires at general gas stations and avoid safety accidents in preparation for hazardous material incidents during the winter season.

Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters will take the lead in accident prevention through on-site guidance and inspections tailored to the winter environmental characteristics. Fire inspections will be conducted over three months from December 1st to the end of February next year, targeting gas stations across the province.

Jeonbuk Fire Department will undertake accident prevention through on-site guidance and inspections tailored to the winter environment. From the 1st of next month until the end of February next year, a three-month fire inspection will be conducted targeting gas stations across the province. Provided by Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters

Due to the seasonal characteristics of winter, the possibility of gas station fires caused by static electricity is high, and especially in places where flammable vapors linger, there is a risk of fire and explosion accidents due to the handling of heating devices.

The main inspection items include ▲ verification of hazardous materials safety manager’s work status ▲ compliance with hazardous material storage and handling standards such as fire handling ▲ violations of gas station installation standards ▲ smoking by consumers inside gas stations, and engine shutdown confirmation during refueling.

Fire Headquarters Chief Lee Osuk said, "Gas station employees, hazardous materials safety managers, and related personnel should pay special attention to ensure safety management is not neglected," adding, "We will continue to identify and address risk factors in advance to do our best in creating a safe Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province."