Fire Safety Measures Announced for Buddha's Birthday

Hwaseong Fire Department (Fire Chief Hong Jin-young) announced fire safety measures for cultural properties and temples in preparation for the upcoming Buddha's Birthday celebration.

First, joint inspections with relevant agencies will be conducted to examine the management status of fire facilities, safety management of facilities handling open flames, and accessibility of fire truck routes.

Additionally, inspections will be carried out regarding the possibility of forest fires spreading in nearby areas in case of fire, and emergency response joint fire drills will be conducted. The drills will involve role-sharing among civil defense fire brigades, related agencies, and the fire department to implement comprehensive three-dimensional training.

An official from Hwaseong Fire Department stated regarding the fire safety measures: "On Buddha's Birthday, increased risk factors such as lantern displays and candle use necessitate ensuring visitor safety, and since wooden architectural structures of cultural properties and temples could result in the loss of precious cultural heritage if initial fire suppression fails, these measures were established."