GC Green Cross Wellbeing Receives North Chungcheong Governor’s Commendation for Preventing Fire Spread

Disaster Response to the High Barrel Plant Fire

GC Green Cross Wellbeing announced on March 4 that it received a commendation from the Governor of North Chungcheong Province in recognition of its contributions to preventing the spread of fire and supporting firefighting efforts during the fire at the High Barrel plant in January.

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The award was presented by Kim Younghwan, Governor of North Chungcheong Province, directly to Park Donghwan, Head of Production at GC Green Cross Wellbeing, at a ceremony held at the North Chungcheong Provincial Government Office on March 3.

The province evaluated GC Green Cross Wellbeing’s rapid initial response at the time of the fire, its efforts to prevent the spread of the fire, its support for firefighting activities, and its on-site safety management measures. In particular, the company was highly praised for its proactive response to ensure community safety at the disaster site and for closely cooperating with the public emergency response system.

Upon confirming the fire, GC Green Cross Wellbeing immediately reported it to emergency services (119), continuously supplied firefighting water to fire trucks using outdoor hydrants, and actively supported firefighting operations. The company also sprayed water on adjacent areas to help prevent the spread of the fire, and after detecting signs that the fire might spread to Hambaksan Mountain, it made an additional report to help prevent a forest fire.

In addition, emergency personnel were stationed on-site 24 hours a day to continuously monitor the situation and respond to any further spread. The company maintained a close information-sharing and cooperation system with the fire department. Internally, all employees were evacuated, emergency broadcasts were conducted, and major work areas were immediately shut down to ensure safety.

GC Green Cross Wellbeing explained that although there was no direct damage to its facilities from the fire, it did incur losses such as lost workdays due to the suspension of key facilities and costs related to the disposal of raw and subsidiary materials. Nevertheless, the company prioritized preventing the spread of the fire and supporting firefighting activities above all else.

Park Donghwan, Head of Production, stated, "This commendation is an award for all employees who responded quickly and calmly at the site," and added, "We are grateful that North Chungcheong Province has officially recognized our efforts and response. As a company committed to the local community, we will continue to prioritize safety and fulfill our responsibilities in disaster response and cooperation."

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