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Vehicle Fires Reach 5,000 Cases Annually... Installation of Vehicle Fire Extinguishers is Not an Option but a Necessity

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 With the amendment of the Fire Safety Act in 2023 in Korea, the mandatory installation of fire extinguishers for vehicles has been expanded from 7-seats to 5-seats and above. Even though it's not legally required, considering the increasing number of fire incidents due to the proliferation of equipment in vehicles, it's highly recommended to install adequate fire extinguishers for the safety of drivers and passengers in case of a fire. Vehicle fires mostly occur during driving, and it's crucial to suppress them early, especially considering various fuels and oils that can ignite. Particularly on highways or remote roads far from fire stations, the necessity of vehicle fire extinguishers for early suppression is significant. The performance of fire extinguishers is regulated per unit of 0.7kg capacity. For vehicles with 5 seats or more and compact (less than 1000cc) passenger cars, one unit of 1kg fire extinguisher is required, while for passenger cars with up to 15 seats, ...

Fire escape mask SG-F0119 - Be Prepared at home and office!

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You may think it's unlikely for a fire to break out in an apartment, various unexpected incidents such as depression, dementia, and arson can occur.  Even if I am not the cause of them, it's unpredictable what might happen in shared housing, like condominiums. Once you experience a fire situation in a high-rise building, you understand why people suffocate from smoke.  Thinking, 'Just evacuate, right?' may lead to confusion when the situation actually arises.  In the case of a fire, smoke rises through corridors and elevators, blocking escape routes. And what you will see would be totally different with normal vision.  Although you probably have a fire extinguisher at home, it's not enough.  Due to dense smoke, you may not be able to approach the fire, especially if it involves materials like Styrofoam, emitting toxic gas, making it difficult to use a fire extinguisher. Therefore, the best approach is for adults to handle the initial firefighting while others, i...